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Julian and Robert's actions were also under the control of the Kose and Su Yi. In order to cover up some of their actions and make their behavior more difficult to detect, Su Yi even once controlled the Mother Nest to infiltrate the networks of the US military and intelligence agencies, and modified certain data to make all their actions appear more normal.

Prior to this, various departments of Dream International had already begun moving into Dream Technology Park in batches. As the group expanded, Liu Jun, after discussing with Su Yi, also bought a piece of land next to the technology park to prepare for the construction of the second phase of the technology park. Now, the technology park already has the aura of a multinational corporate headquarters.

The headquarters of Dream International was the first to move into the technology park. The technology park is currently divided into three parts: office area, leisure area and dormitory area. Various landscapes are interspersed throughout, making the entire technology park look like a huge park.

The office area consists of three adjacent buildings. The tallest, ten-story building, is the main office area, where Dream International and its subsidiaries conduct their daily operations. To the left of the main building is a six-story building housing their technology department, which also includes Lechang Networks' massive server room. To the right is a four-story building housing the soon-to-be-established Dream Technology Lab, which will primarily focus on computer hardware and software technology research and development.

The recreational area includes a multi-course restaurant serving various cuisines, including Chinese and Western food, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, an outdoor tennis court, and a movie and entertainment center. Since Dream International is currently located in the suburbs, the construction of so many recreational facilities is intended to allow employees to relax effectively outside of work.

The staff dormitory area consists of several dormitory buildings, with interior decoration similar to the Dream Garden Apartment where Su Yi currently lives. On average, two employees share a dormitory room of about 30 square meters, which includes a small living room, bedroom, toilet, and bathroom.

The entire technology park is lush and green, with an elegant environment—a top-tier atmosphere for companies in China. The Mother Nest has now assimilated all the plants in the technology park. This accelerates its energy absorption and ensures the park's security. After all, the technology park now possesses a security system far superior to current technology, constantly monitoring the entire park's defenses.

The current Dream International possesses numerous technology patents, making its technological security a crucial consideration. While Su Yi is confident that many of its technologies are currently unbreakable, the security risks arising from unauthorized surveillance are ever-present.

An Jing has returned to Yanjing with Han Xue. In less than two months, they acquired five factories in Dongguan and Wenzhou and signed outsourcing contracts with other manufacturers. Now, Coolplay Entertainment has the capacity to produce game peripheral products including dolls, models, playing cards, and clothing. Moreover, the design studio established in Yanjing has recruited many experienced designers, and the first batch of peripheral designs has been completed and will soon be ready for production.

Meanwhile, retailers around the world who partner with Dreamworld International have shown great interest in these game-related products. Coolplay Entertainment also plans to launch the first batch of merchandise into the market as a trial.

Meanwhile, the novel based on the game has been commissioned to Guo Han, a rising young writer who is currently very popular in China. After the series of novels is completed, Coolplay Entertainment will invest in the production of related films.

Anjing was also assigned a dormitory in the Dream Park, but because she was always traveling with Han Xue, she rarely had the opportunity to stay in the dormitory.

Knowing that An Jing was returning, Su Yi even had the urge to personally pick her up at the airport. However, An Jing would definitely be returning with Han Xue and the others. Although An Jing had expressed her longing for Su Yi on the phone, she still didn't want him to pick her up. She thought that if the company's chairman personally came to pick her up, everyone would guess their relationship, and An Jing, who wanted to quietly accumulate experience within the company, naturally didn't want that to happen.

So, Su Yi had no choice but to prepare a welcome meal for An Jing at home. Early in the morning, Su Yi went to the supermarket downstairs to buy fresh pork ribs, some vegetables, and fish, intending to cook a hearty meal for An Jing to nourish herself. He knew she must be exhausted these past few days.

At this time, Ji Feng was staying at the Dream Club, busy participating in the WCG China qualifiers. For this WCG, Lechang Network, with its strong capabilities, became one of the competition's partners and the designated online media outlet for WCG coverage. From the start of the China qualifiers, Lechang's various platforms had been providing detailed coverage of all WCG events, and Lechang's video-on-demand platform was also releasing match videos of various players. Once the finals begin in Seoul, South Korea, Lechang will also send a large team of reporters there for comprehensive coverage.

To make soup for Anjing, Su Yi specially bought another clay pot and simmered the pork rib soup on low heat for the entire afternoon. When he saw that it was almost time, he called Anjing again, and finally her phone was no longer switched off, so it seemed that they had already left the Capital Airport.

Su Yi had arranged for someone from his company to pick her up from the airport. Over the phone, Su Yi knew they were almost at the Dream Technology Park. Once they got off there, An Jing would take another car to Su Yi's place. Su Yi offered to drive over and pick her up himself, but An Jing was worried about being seen by people at the company, so she told him to wait patiently.

Su Yi suddenly remembered that this seemed to be An Jing's first time visiting his apartment. When he received a call an hour later informing him that An Jing was arriving, he immediately went downstairs to meet her.

As Anjing stepped out of the taxi, she saw Su Yi standing not far away, still smiling faintly, but with an undisguised excitement in his expression. Anjing felt a sudden warmth in her heart.

Su Yi was also silently watching An Jing. In nearly two months, she looked a little thinner, her skin a slightly darker, healthy tan, and she looked much more energetic. Su Yi walked over, took her soft, warm hand, and said gently, "Xiao Jing, you're back."

"Mmm." There weren't many words, but through their long-standing familiarity, the two of them could read all the meaning in each other's eyes.

He led Anjing upstairs into his home. Anjing curiously looked around Su Yi's room. Su Yi was behind her, looking at her somewhat thin but even more slender figure. He hugged her from behind, his face pressed against her hairline, gently rubbing against her.

Quietly, she leaned softly against his chest, feeling the man's tenderness, and the two were immersed in each other's warmth.