Liu Hui was completely unaware that a world-renowned master of mind-reading and prophecy had passed away atop the "Star City"; he remained utterly conflicted, unable to reconcile the emotions churning within him. He didn't know how to face the feelings Angel held for him, nor how to handle Hu Xian'er.

At one point, Liu Hui briefly considered using the mind-reading artifact, the "Eye of Truth," on both Angel and Hu Xian'er, but he immediately vetoed the idea himself. No matter what, he would never use a mind-reading artifact on those close to him; this was a matter of principle.

Liu Hui’s indecision persisted, causing him to be somewhat distracted when Desheng reported on the latest work progress.

“Boss, Boss…” Desheng cautiously called out as he noticed his boss seemed lost in thought, gazing into space.

“Oh, what is it? Cough, cough, Desheng, where were we?” Liu Hui finally snapped back to attention.

“Boss, I was just updating you on the message we received from our US branch.” Desheng explained.

“What’s happening in the US?” Liu Hui finally showed a flicker of interest.

“Boss, the situation is this: you asked us to look into the presence of that organization, the ‘Dragon Slaying Society,’ in the US. We mobilized our contacts there and finally uncovered some information about them, though we still can't pinpoint their main base of operations,” Desheng reported.

“Still can’t locate the ‘Dragon Slaying Society’s’ lair! I didn't realize they were hidden so deeply. What information have you gathered about them?” Liu Hui inquired.

“Boss, we now know that the ‘Dragon Slaying Society’ is a global superpower organization that transcends government agencies. Its members are spread across every country in the world, and within their respective nations, these members are among the most powerful forces. Consequently, the strength of this ‘Dragon Slaying Society’ is terrifying, far exceeding our expectations,” Desheng stated.

“Have you locked onto which specific forces are members of the ‘Dragon Slaying Society’?” Liu Hui asked. While he was startled by the immense power Desheng described, his own recent surge in strength meant he no longer took the ordinary powers on Earth too seriously.

“Some have been identified, but many other factions remain unconfirmed,” Desheng replied.

“In our Huaxia, which factions belong to the Dragon Slaying Society?” Liu Hui pressed.

Desheng looked ashamed and said, “Boss, I apologize. We have yet to uncover which forces within Huaxia are associated with the ‘Dragon Slaying Society.’”

Liu Hui suddenly sighed. “For a colossal organization like the ‘Dragon Slaying Society’ that has existed for hundreds of years, I originally wished not to offend them; it would be best if we could all live in peace. However, since they have actively moved against our ‘Star City’ several times, I am forced to meet their challenge. Between us and them, it is now a fight to the death. Desheng, you must intensify the intelligence gathering on the ‘Dragon Slaying Society’; you absolutely must find their stronghold. Since they attack us without restraint, we must counterattack decisively and wipe them out in one go, preventing them from popping up to annoy us periodically.”

“Boss, I understand. I will continue to strengthen intelligence collection on the ‘Dragon Slaying Society,’” Desheng confirmed.

Liu Hui suddenly remembered something and asked, “Oh, Desheng, how is the search of that Qinzhou Clinic coming along? Did you find any clues about that professor inside?”

Desheng once again showed a look of shame. He said, “Boss, I apologize! We thoroughly searched the Qinzhou Clinic and found many devices and drugs related to dream theft, but we found absolutely no information pertaining to the professor.”

Liu Hui sighed. “It seems this professor is extremely cautious, not leaving us a single shred of evidence.”

After a pause, Liu Hui continued, “I have no idea where this professor surfaced from to dare target me. Desheng, your ‘Star Eye’ needs to step up intelligence gathering on the professor as well. I have a premonition that this professor will pose a massive threat to us in the future. If we don’t eliminate him quickly, I fear it will cause considerable trouble down the line.”

“Boss, we will definitely continue to put forth our best efforts,” Desheng assured him.

After concluding their work discussion, Liu Hui immediately returned to his previous state of distraction, sighing as he stared into the void ahead.

“Boss, are you troubled by something? You seem quite absent-minded lately,” Desheng observed Liu Hui’s state and, after a moment of hesitation, voiced the doubt in his heart.

“This… Desheng, even if I told you my worries, you wouldn't understand!” Liu Hui sighed, still not revealing anything about Angel to Desheng.

Desheng, however, suddenly remarked, “Boss, are you troubled over Miss Angel’s situation?”

Liu Hui was stunned, not understanding why Desheng brought up Angel. But he quickly realized that Desheng was his top intelligence chief, exceedingly well-informed; thus, what transpired between him and Angel certainly wouldn't escape Desheng’s notice. He nodded in confirmation.

Desheng said, “Boss, I have a piece of advice here, if you’re willing to hear it.”

Liu Hui smiled. “Desheng, our relationship isn’t so formal that you need to hold back. Say whatever you need to say directly!”

Desheng stated, “Boss, you are the City Lord of ‘Star City’ now; everything on Star City falls under your jurisdiction. In ancient terms, you are a local sovereign of your own territory; the mountains are high and the emperor is far away—no one can truly manage you. So, although our ‘Star City’ still operates under Hong Kong’s laws, those laws place no real restrictions on you. If you are fond of Miss Angel, then just marry her. Do you think anyone would dare accuse you of bigamy?”

Liu Hui gave a wry smile. “Desheng, it’s not as simple as you make it sound!”

Desheng countered, “Boss, I actually think it’s very simple. You like Miss Angel, and Miss Angel likes you too. Since your affections are mutual, what is wrong with being together?”

Liu Hui replied, “But I already have a wife.”

Desheng pressed, “Boss, we all know you are extremely devoted to Miss Xian’er. But the fact that Xian’er has been unable to conceive and bear children is a major threat to your business endeavors. If you were to marry Miss Angel at this time, and she bore you a child, the stability of your Star Group would be completely secured. Moreover, Miss Angel possesses extraordinary talent in scientific research; she is vital to our ‘Star City.’ Therefore, both publicly and privately, you should bring Miss Angel into your home.”

Liu Hui smiled bitterly. “Desheng, you speak too easily. If I didn't have to consider Xian’er’s feelings, I would have done so long ago. You must understand, no matter how powerful a person becomes, they cannot act recklessly. Sometimes, you still have to consider emotion. Otherwise, this world would become nothing more than a mechanical society focused only on gains and losses, devoid of feeling. Such a world would have no reason to exist, which contradicts the ideal society I aim to build.”

Desheng then fell silent and offered no further comment.

Liu Hui suddenly sighed. “I’m struggling this hard just managing a love triangle. I truly don’t know how Wei Chao manages his women and keeps them all living in harmony.”

Desheng said, “Boss, there is no genuine emotion between Wei Chao and his women; their relationship is maintained entirely by money and power. Precisely because there is no feeling among them, when his women gather, no one gets jealous—at most, they just compete for favor.”

Liu Hui sighed again. “Even so, getting all those women to move as one unit is a rare capability on Wei Chao’s part!”

Desheng responded, “Boss, actually, you needn’t envy Wei Chao. According to intelligence gathered by our US branch, Wei Chao’s women are starting to cheat on him one by one.”

“Wei Chao’s women are widely cheating?” Liu Hui was startled and immediately recalled events he had witnessed firsthand. In Hong Kong, he had seen the young girl who often accompanied Wei Chao cheating. Later, at King Ho’s birthday party in the Macau casino, he noticed the mature, sophisticated woman with Wei Chao exchanging suggestive glances with a Korean man named Han Junxi, which led to Wei Chao losing one of his companies.

“That’s right, most of the women around Wei Chao are already having affairs,” Desheng confirmed.

“How could this be? Doesn’t Wei Chao know anything about this?” Liu Hui asked, feeling a sense of pity for Wei Chao.

“Wei Chao probably doesn't know yet; otherwise, he wouldn't have transferred some shares of his company into these women’s names. However, after analyzing the circumstances of these affairs, we immediately found a common thread: all those women were seduced by exceptionally handsome men. These handsome men know exactly how to please women, making seduction effortless for them. Since Wei Chao’s women had no real emotional foundation with Wei Chao to begin with, they strayed immediately upon being tempted.”

Liu Hui suddenly felt the situation seemed familiar and asked, “Desheng, doesn't this situation strike you as familiar?”

Desheng replied, “Boss, this situation is indeed familiar; it strongly resembles the situation with the handsome men and beautiful women who previously tried to get close to our company’s high-level executives.”

Liu Hui continued, “So, are you suggesting that Wei Chao’s women’s infidelity might be a calculated plot? That this organization used the honey trap strategy to capture Wei Chao’s women, gain access to the shares of Wei Chao’s company they held, and thus begin devouring Wei Chao’s Dream Group? And that these people are connected to those who previously tried to approach our senior management?”

“Boss, based on our analysis, that is the likely scenario. We are currently deploying personnel to track those who used the honey trap, hoping to identify the mastermind behind the previous attempt targeting our executives,” Desheng reported.

“I see. Report to me immediately if you get any concrete news on this matter!” Liu Hui instructed.

After Desheng left, Liu Hui began to ponder. He debated whether to inform Wei Chao about his women's infidelity. However, Liu Hui was unsure of Wei Chao’s current attitude. If Wei Chao already knew, telling him would be redundant. If Wei Chao was unaware, he might not even believe Liu Hui’s words, potentially deepening the rift between them.

Since Wei Chao caused a massive scene at Mei Peng’s wedding, he and Liu Hui had drifted further apart, and their paths rarely intersected afterward. Although they met again at the Macau casino, where Liu Hui won back the company Wei Chao had lost through gambling skill and returned it, and Wei Chao reciprocated by revealing the existence of the ‘Dragon Slaying Society’ working against Liu Hui—their relationship had stalled.

Later, Wei Chao aggressively pursued Angel but was rejected. Once Angel joined the Star Group, although Wei Chao outwardly said nothing, he must have grown increasingly resentful toward Liu Hui, making reconciliation impossible.

Thinking this through, Liu Hui immediately dropped the idea of telling Wei Chao. Perhaps Wei Chao had his own unique way of life that Liu Hui couldn't comprehend. There was even a possibility that Wei Chao was setting up an elaborate scheme, and these women were merely pawns within it.

Days passed, and Liu Hui continued his routine. However, upon returning home, he sensed a subtle strangeness: although Hu Xian’er remained affectionate toward him, he often found her sitting silently, preoccupied with her own thoughts. When he asked what was wrong, she would just smile and say nothing was amiss.

As for Angel, she had confined herself almost entirely to the laboratory, rarely going out, and meeting Liu Hui very infrequently. Perhaps the research staff at the Academy of Sciences had realized the precarious situation Liu Hui was in, or perhaps Chen Changsheng had warned them, but they had kept the relationship between Liu Hui and Angel completely secret, adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols. This granted Liu Hui a temporary reprieve.

But this was merely treating the symptoms, not the root cause; there was no telling when a total breakdown might occur. Consequently, Liu Hui suffered from a constant headache during this period, until Miss He Liu from Macau, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, appeared in his office, slightly improving his mood.

“Miss Liu, it’s been a long time. Please, have a seat,” Liu Hui said warmly.

“Young Master Hui’s business is growing larger and more authoritative by the day. I feel quite timid facing you now,” Miss Liu joked.

“Haha, just a small achievement, hardly worthy of Miss Liu’s praise!” Liu Hui chuckled.

“Right, Young Master Hui, why did you summon me this time?” After the pleasantries, Miss He Liu cut straight to the point.

Liu Hui smiled. “Your He family is the gambling king family of Macau, and your entertainment sector is exceptionally developed—truly a leader in the industry.”

Miss He Liu laughed. “Young Master Hui, my family’s little enterprise catches the eye of a super boss like you? I am truly flattered beyond words!”

Liu Hui smiled and said, “Miss Liu, you are too modest. In the entertainment industry today, whose face doesn’t the He family’s dictate? The purpose of my summoning you today is…”

Miss He Liu immediately listened attentively as Liu Hui continued, “Have you noticed that because our ‘Star City’ is not fully completed, its supporting facilities are quite inadequate? This leaves the leisure life of those residing on Star City rather monotonous and dull. Therefore, I intend to establish some casinos, hotels, and other entertainment venues on ‘Star City’ to enrich the recreational options up there. I am now inviting your He family to co-invest with us to develop the entertainment industry on ‘Star City.’ I wonder if your He family is interested?”

Miss He Liu was overjoyed. She quickly asked, “Young Master Hui, are you joking? You just said you want our He family to take a stake and establish casinos and other entertainment venues on ‘Star City,’ is that correct?”

Liu Hui smiled. “Miss Liu, your hearing is excellent; you understood me clearly. That is precisely what I meant.”

Miss He Liu stated, “Young Master Hui, I am delighted today because I have finally waited for this day. Do you know? You once mentioned strengthening cooperation with our He family, but so many years have passed without any news. I almost thought you had forgotten your promise from back then!”

Liu Hui smiled. “How could I forget a promise I made? It’s just that I never had my own territory before, so our cooperation couldn’t commence. But now that we have ‘Star City,’ our collaboration can officially begin.”

Miss He Liu spoke with emotion. “Young Master Hui, it was worth my perseverance over the years. You should know, just a short while ago, the young masters from the Fok, Tung, and Pao families in Hong Kong approached me, suggesting we unite to join Wei Chao’s camp and make a lot of money together. However, I refused them.”

Liu Hui knew this was true. Because Miss He Liu was close to him, the Gambling King had entrusted her with managing many family affairs, giving her the authority to make such decisions. He asked with great interest, “Oh? Are those young masters still cooperating with Wei Chao?”

Miss He Liu pursed her lips and smiled. “They previously didn’t trust Wei Chao’s strategies, resulting in them missing out on the chance to profit during that major earthquake in America and taking heavy losses in the subsequent financial crash, causing their status within their families to plummet rapidly. Later, they deeply regretted it and approached Wei Chao again, hoping to partner with him to earn money. Who knew that after making a fortune during the earthquake, Wei Chao decided to wash his hands of it and stop dealing in the financial markets? Consequently, these young masters had no good opportunities to cooperate and profit. It wasn't until recently, when it seemed Wei Chao had some new plan, that those young masters immediately poured all their capital into it, and they even tried to pull me in.”

Liu Hui smiled. “It seems those few have quite a connection with Wei Chao.”

Miss He Liu laughed. “Young Master Hui, let’s not talk about other people now. Let’s discuss the specifics of our cooperation; I am quite eager!”

～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ Thanks to book friend: Liu, with the Han Dynasty surname, for the reward! RO