The living room transformed into a command center.
Large screens lined the wall, displaying security feeds, live news, stock markets, and property development plans. Su Mu sat at the center on a custom-made black leather throne, observing everything with calm authority.
His financial advisor, Lin Yue, a sharp-eyed man in his forties, stood beside him, presenting data. "Master Su, in the last 12 hours, we've legally acquired 7 properties, including 3 skyscrapers, 2 high-end factories, and 2 luxury estates. Total minion spending: ¥4.3 million."
Su Mu's phone buzzed once again.
> [Ding! Minion spending detected. Cashback: ¥430,000,000 deposited to host's account.]
He nodded with satisfaction. "Invest in discreet startups. Have some fail on purpose. I want to hide how fast my assets are growing."
"Yes, sir," Lin Yue responded professionally.
Lian'er entered, dressed in a sleek office outfit instead of her usual maid attire. "Master, the media team has successfully created multiple public profiles for you—mysterious entrepreneur, silent investor, and tech visionary. Your name is trending as a financial ghost."
Su Mu stood and stretched. "Good. Let the world wonder, but never learn the truth."
Suddenly, a holographic interface appeared in front of him, projected by the newly summoned tech team. A young woman with glasses and tied-up hair stepped forward.
"Master, I'm Ai Ling, your personal tech expert. We've begun creating a secure internal communication system only your minions can access. No government or hacker will ever breach it."
Su Mu glanced at her. "Perfect. I want full control over my empire, down to the data."
Then came a soft knock.
Mei'er peeked in, wearing a casual, cute maid outfit. "Master~ You've been working too hard. I've prepared a warm bath… and maybe a back massage?"
He raised an eyebrow but didn't refuse.
"Alright. But only 30 minutes. Then I want to summon 200 architects and 100 urban planners. We're going to build a city."
Everyone paused. Lian'er asked, stunned, "A… city?"
Su Mu turned, eyes shining.
"Yes. My own city—run by my people, protected by my forces, and powered by my money."
He walked toward Mei'er, who happily took his arm. "This is just the beginning. I won't just live in the world…"
"I will own it."