40. Arrival

He turned on the long-unused computer, wiping away the thick dust accumulated on the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Lu Yao looked at the familiar boot screen and reflected, "Has it been a year since I last turned it on? Back then, I spent 8000 on a 3080, and many people called me foolish. The past is unbearable to look back on."

He opened a browser and searched for "Zhang Xin." The man was anything but low profile; there was a plethora of related news—

"Young Xia Country tycoon, philanthropist... Founder of the Xinwang Pharmaceutical Group."

"Assets scattered all over the world, with hundreds of over-a-hundred-million-priced mansions, wineries, and islands alone."

"Likes to visit Gambling City, splurging half a billion every trip. The various circles of Gambling City jointly gifted him a Rolls Royce..."

"Guest of honor of politicians from multiple countries, has acquired citizenship in 'Inca' Country. It seems this is Zhang Xin's main base."

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