Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

With hazy, drunken eyes, Xing looked at the pink-haired girl slumped on the table in front of her, smiled, raised her hand, and pointed, her voice indistinct.

"Danheng, look at this March, he's such a loser. He passed out after just two drinks."

Looking at the equally hazy stars, Dan Heng's eyes twitched involuntarily as he was forcibly pulled over.

"With such a low alcohol tolerance, you shouldn't be out here making a fool of yourself. Everyone's sitting at the kids' table."

Dan Heng silently shook his head, inwardly complaining.

It's not really their fault. Xing is too young, and in March she only likes to drink beverages and doesn't drink alcohol at all.

If it weren't for the overwhelming atmosphere of this hard-won victory, Xing wouldn't have suggested trying two low-alcohol drinks with a mischievous grin.

Himeko and Welt, who were not far away, watched this scene with kind smiles on their faces.

"Young people are so energetic."

Walter adjusted his glasses, a hint of emotion in his eyes. He also glanced out of the corner of his eye at the dazzling array of drinks on the bar, his interest piqued.

"I think Mr. Walter is young at heart despite his age," Himeko couldn't help but tease.

Just then, a figure approached from afar. Looking at Xing, the young man smiled and spoke leisurely:

"From what you're saying, you seem quite brave."

"Please, I'm super strong, okay? I can drink a lot!"

Xing subconsciously looked up and saw a handsome face appear before her.

She rubbed her eyes, her vision gradually clearing, and then she suddenly froze.

"Dude, who are you again?"

Xing shook her head, still feeling a little dizzy. After a moment, she suddenly seemed to realize something.

"Hey buddy, do you seem to owe me money?"

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Lin Yuan's expression faltered slightly, but his smile grew even brighter. He looked at his hand, gently raised it, and made as if to bring it down on Xing's head.

"No, no, no, big brother, Brother Lin! Don't hit me, little sister was just joking with you!"

Xing suddenly clutched her head, instantly sobering up considerably. Looking at Lin Yuan's face, tears welled in her eyes.

"Big brother, you're not dead!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's fist hardened even more.

This lively scene also attracted the attention of people nearby. Lin Yuan glanced around and saw different emotions flashing in everyone's eyes.

Shock, doubt, sadness, joy—the list goes on. But without exception, they all still remembered him.

Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. Now he could finally confirm that his existence had not been forgotten by the world.

It's unclear whether the universe has remembered him again, or whether Lin Yuan remembered them. But in any case—he's back.

"Welcome back, Mr. Lin Yuan."

Himeko walked over with her wine glass, clinked glasses with Lin Yuan, and expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

"We were able to stop Sunday entirely thanks to Mr. Lin's help. On behalf of Star Train, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. From now on, you will always be our best friend."

Lin Yuan took a small sip of his drink, his gaze shifting slightly.

"Miss Himeko, could you please tell me again about what happened after defeating the God Lord?" A hint of helplessness appeared on his face.

"My memory is still a bit hazy, like I've just woken up."

“Mr. Lin Yuan, there’s no need to worry. Actually, we’re all like this,” Walter walked over and explained in a deep voice.

"After the dream of Taiyi dissipated, the ordinary people of Pinocone had no idea what had happened; they all had a period of memory that had been ripped out."

Those of us who experienced it firsthand fared better... Although our memories of how we ultimately defeated Sunday are somewhat hazy, we all remember you transforming into the sun, and our Star Train speeding towards it, together triumphing over God's Lord's Day.

"Oh? I see." Lin Yuan nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Did the subsequent events disappear after they became unsubstantiated, or was it due to other reasons?

He suppressed his doubts and then looked around at the crowd. The Sea Ranger, the Memory Master, the Void Commander, and the Pure Knight—many of those who had played a role in this event were gathered here.

Lin Yuan turned around, raised his wine glass, and greeted everyone loudly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a great victory. You have all made indelible contributions in the process. I raise a glass to you all and wish you enjoy this wonderful ending!"

After the words fell, the atmosphere fell silent for a moment. Then, various sounds resumed, and amidst the clinking of glasses, the atmosphere instantly became even more lively.

"By the way, Ms. Himeko, what was the final outcome of that Sunday?"

After putting down his wine glass, Lin Yuan asked curiously.

"He was taken away by Miss Robin," Himeko sighed softly.

"Although the girl stopped her brother with her own hands, she was unwilling to give up on him. She also promised to give us an explanation later. A bird that cares for the earth, a bird that flies to the sky... I hope it will have a good ending."

During their brief conversation, Lin Yuan roughly grasped the ending of the matter. Seeing him lower his eyes in thought, Ji Zi hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"Mr. Lin Yuan, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you. After the Oak family line collapsed, Pinocchio now only has four family lines left."

They want to organize a formal meeting, inviting the company and our Starry Sky Train to participate, to discuss the future of Pinocchio.

"Oh? It seems these guys are afraid to confront the company directly, so they've come to your side to mediate?" Lin Yuan chuckled.

“Mr. Lin is absolutely right. So, regarding the company’s stance… we would like to hear your opinion first. After all, you are the person here who best represents the company.”

Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes and suddenly asked, "What is the family's statement regarding this incident?"

"Their original plan was to say that the Harmony Ceremony was attacked by a star core and forced to stop. But it seems that the company is going to use a different story, so the family wants to arrange a meeting as soon as possible to reach a conclusion."

"Okay, I understand. The company's strategic investment department has always been involved in the Pinocchio project. I will communicate with them about this and give you a proper reply later."

"We are relieved to hear that." Himeko nodded.

After greeting everyone, Lin Yuan walked to a corner to find out what was going on.

He had just taken out his terminal when it suddenly vibrated. He looked up and saw that it was Toppa calling.

Upon answering the call, I heard Toppa's cautious voice coming from the other end:

"Lin, Boss Lin, I have something to tell you. Our boss, Diamond... wants to meet you."

.............

Chapter 344 Meeting

"Diamond... he's at Pinocchio too?"

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yuan frowned and fell into deep thought.

According to Toppa's description, for Pinocone, the company not only deployed a massive fleet to completely surround the entire Asdna system, but even Diamond, the head of strategic investment, personally came to oversee the operation.

Including Lin Yuan, the company has officially deployed two envoys this time.

What kind of effort is this? Even when it comes to building the Iron Tomb in the future, the company hasn't put in this much effort.

Lin Yuan knew without guessing that such a huge change was obviously due to the big project he had undertaken.

"I wonder, from Diamond and the company's perspective, what exactly happened in the Asdna system? Will they be aware of the previous coronation?"

Lin Yuan was filled with mixed emotions, but in the end he decided to meet the envoy he had long heard of.

The Stone Heart Ten, who wield only one-tenth of the power of the Guardian, are able to navigate various cosmic events; this Guardian Guardian is clearly not that simple.

"As the head of the strategic investment department, you've come to see me, the envoy of the market development department, Diamond... what exactly are you thinking?"

Regardless of the other party's motives, Lin Yuan remained calm at this moment. After the coronation, it was difficult for anything to make him nervous anymore.

“I’m determined to get the P47 supervisor position and the board member nomination, but unfortunately, it seems there are no positions available.”

Lin Yuan's expression turned cold.

He put down the terminal, preparing to contact his Third Fleet, only to find that the pop-up messages on the screen stretched as far as the eye could see.

Cecilia, Ai Bai, Vera, Su Shuyan, Bronson, Spier...

As messages from friends and subordinates flooded his view, Lin Yuan's cold expression quickly softened.

He found Ai Bai's communication device and dialed the remote sensing function. The call was answered almost instantly, and Lin Yuan quickly saw the group of people huddled together, each with a different expression, yet all carrying a hint of unease and tension.

"Everyone, it's been a long time. How are you all doing?"

The young man spoke softly, and joy and sorrow gradually arose.

...........

Inside the flagship of the Strategic Investment Fleet, Sand Gold, having returned from Pinocchio, came to meet Emerald.

"Ms. Jade, I'm back. I've also brought back our cornerstone, and it's now returned to its rightful owner."

Placing the handbag on the table, Sand Gold carefully took out two exquisite gift boxes and pushed them toward Jade and Toppa respectively.

Toppa quickly stepped forward, took the gift box, opened it to check it, breathed a sigh of relief, and carefully put it away.

Jade remained motionless. Her face was expressionless as she gazed indifferently at the gold dust.

"Gold dust, where is your foundation?"

The young man paused, his gaze behind his luxurious brown sunglasses becoming somewhat unnatural. After a moment, he opened his handbag, revealing its overflowing jewelry, without saying a word.

"So, you mean you shattered the Amber King's divine body, a major asset of the Strategic Investment Department, and mixed it with these cheap things?"

The sound of jade was slow and deliberate, yet it brought considerable pressure to the placer gold.

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Toppa, who was standing next to her, wanted to say something, but after meeting Emerald's gaze, he pursed his lips, and the words stuck in his throat.

“Madam, these are all necessary project losses, and compared to the outcome of this project, I think they are acceptable. However, I will accept any relevant penalties within the department.”

After a brief silence, a slight smile suddenly appeared on Sand Gold's face. As he uttered his words, his expression relaxed.

"Oh?" Emerald raised an eyebrow.

"You're as confident as ever. So, putting aside the cornerstone, let's talk about that market development department's custody officer? I heard you have a good personal relationship with him, but I don't think I've received any reports from you about it."

Jade's gaze turned dangerous.

"Does your confidence stem from your own good fortune, or from the confidence instilled in you by this guardian envoy?"