After bidding farewell to Sleepless Sky Huole, Lin Yu was dropped off by the driver right at the main entrance of Truth Tower.

Returning to this tower once more in the identity of Furbollo, he found that Paris was already waiting at the entrance with Stiller this time.

Looking at President Paris, who had just been electrocuted until he resembled a piece of fresh marinated meat, now standing at the entrance of Truth Tower looking perfectly normal, Lin Yu was somewhat surprised.

It seemed the modification surgeries this president had undergone weren't just basic models like "Primary Emotional Control."

Lin Yu's understanding of President Paris didn't only come from this time spent by Sleepless Sky Huole's side, witnessing his restrained and deferential demeanor.

During their last confrontation on the train, where they were on opposing sides, this guy's ruthlessness and decisiveness had also left a deep impression on Lin Yu.

In fact, considering that Fu Luo was also present on that train last time, and seeing how Paris could immediately switch his attitude upon meeting Fu Luo again this time, it actually made Lin Yu rate President Paris even higher.

Although high-level officials and nobles in Sleepless City rarely voluntarily undergo modification surgeries aimed at boosting combat power, because even the most perfect combat-oriented modification surgeries often come with various side effects. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Especially many nobles with family-inherited alchemy, in order to maintain the "purity" of their "body" and "bloodline" and maximize the effectiveness of alchemy, can almost never undergo modification surgeries.

In Sleepless City, the higher-level the alchemy, the more stringent the conditions for learning and using it become.

But Lin Yu had no doubt whatsoever that a ruthless character like Paris, having no background and confirming he couldn't learn alchemy for a considerable period, had probably long ago secretly maxed out on modification surgeries for himself.

In fact, the very act of undergoing modification surgeries might itself be a tactic for Paris—not only to enhance his own combat power but also to send a signal to his masters and the Sleepless Night Family.

"I've undergone many modification surgeries, so I'll almost certainly never master alchemy. So if you're looking for a dog, I can absolutely be your most trustworthy one!"

This was also why, despite Paris's legal status being much lower than those of the Peerage Nobility, Lin Yu remained deeply wary of him.

Compared to the elites among the Peerage Nobility, like the Sleepless Night Family Head and Sleepless Sky Huoxing, a guy like Paris who climbed up from the bottom... was troublesome in a different style!

Seeing Lin Yu appear at the entrance of Truth Tower, President Paris laughed heartily, opening his arms and stepping forward to greet him.

"Mr. Furbollo, we meet again!"

Not only were there no visible signs of electrocution on his body, Paris seemed to have psychologically forgotten about the electric shock he received because of Lin Yu just moments ago.

Lin Yu subtly evaded Paris's attempted embrace and spoke, "It hasn't actually been that long, President. We parted less than an hour ago. In fact, our two cars were driving one after the other the whole time; we weren't separated for long at all."

As Lin Yu spoke, Paris transformed his embrace into a shoulder-slap.

This man, who looked scholarly and refined with his meticulously slicked-back hair, now acted like a drunken mercenary from Gray Three Streets, hooking his arm around Lin Yu's shoulder and speaking with enthusiastic familiarity.

"With Lady Huole present back then, the situation was different—but now, since Miss Huole has entrusted you to my care, Mr. Furbollo, we two have plenty of time for a heart-to-heart."

"Come, let's go to my office!"

President Paris said cheerfully, then led Lin Yu with long strides into Truth Tower.

Lin Yu had no objections to this itinerary.

Once the two entered the interior, Lin Yu once again sat on the sofa, watching as the maids brought in orange water.

Sitting face-to-face with Paris in this relatively private environment, Lin Yu spoke again.

"Back at the Magic Boar Bar, you deliberately let Miss Huole reprimand you, right?"

As Lin Yu spoke, President Paris took a sip of his orange water and chuckled.

"Old friend, I really can't hide anything from you... But then again, I was indeed a bit too deliberate back then. I reckon the esteemed Lady Sleepless Sky Huole saw through it."

Lin Yu looked at President Paris, somewhat curious. "Why did you do that?"

"Of course because Lady Huole was too angry at the time. We subordinates need to know how to gauge our superiors' intentions," Paris said calmly. "Lady Huole mobilized a squad of Sleepless Night Family guards and three security teams. That configuration isn't just for cleaning up Gray Three Streets; even if she wanted to directly assault the Divine Power Group headquarters, as long as she chose the right time and place, she could probably catch the Mercury and Autumn families off guard—even though the Family Head has delegated authority to the Young Mistress and she has the right to do so, her decision carries a significant risk of being criticized by the family elders and company directors for 'misuse of armed force.'"

"Add to that her going to the Public Security Bureau to smooth things over for you, which also involved making some interest exchanges with the Sorenson Family..."

"Publicly dressing down the current president of Truth Corporation, namely me, can shut quite a few mouths—anyone planning to target you next will have to weigh my status and my relationship with her to reassess their own weight—simultaneously, it also serves to compare my weight against yours."

"Furthermore, Mr. Furbollo... you've really become so famous recently. Whether you intended it or not, I believe Lady Sleepless Sky Huole is pleased to see you gaining fame once again."

President Paris said this and laughed. "After all, Mr. Furbollo, you intend to pursue the esteemed Lady Sleepless Sky Huoxing. Looking at it that way, perhaps in a few days, I'll have to respectfully address you as 'Your Excellency' every time we meet!"

After President Paris finished speaking, Lin Yu gave a slight nod.

"I see."

He understood President Paris's strange behavior earlier—after all, this president who climbed from the bottom, absolutely perfect in human relations and gauging superiors' intentions, definitely wouldn't have accidentally provoked Sleepless Sky Huole's displeasure.

Therefore, Lin Yu needed to know why he did it deliberately.

"Doing this also has the suspicion of trying to curry favor with me, right?" Lin Yu looked at President Paris and countered. "What is it? Do you need me for something?"

"How would I dare? It's mainly because we almost had a case of the river god attacking the temple of the dragon king on the train before. I wanted to mend our relationship a bit," President Paris said with a smile. "On the other hand, there is indeed a small matter, and I humbly request you lend a helping hand..."

Lin Yu nodded, unsurprised.

"It's right that you have something to ask of me. If you didn't have anything, I'd really feel uneasy."

Paris nodded. "Then I'll speak plainly. At Lady Sleepless Sky Huoxing's Coming-of-Age Ceremony tomorrow evening, could you trouble yourself to bring someone in?"

"You, the esteemed president of Truth Corporation, can't bring someone in yourself?"

Lin Yu asked in astonishment.

"This person's identity is a bit special. Don't ask who it is. And they'll probably need to steal something once inside—after all, the various families and companies will be gifting quite a few valuable items," Paris said in a low voice. "So there's some risk involved... For an 'outsider' like me, bringing someone in isn't convenient."

"Of course, I won't let you take the risk for nothing—you'll benefit from this too!"