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The next morning, Shen Fei was reading in his study when David Murray knocked on the door and came in.

His expression was solemn, and he forgot his usual etiquette, placing the tablet computer directly in front of Shen Fei.

"Mr. Shen."

"To be frank, this list is more difficult to comprehend than I anticipated. For example, Professor Douglas from Harvard University is an authority on marine genome sequencing and is currently working on a deep-sea project for the U.S. Navy. We have absolutely no access to him."

"And then there's Dr. Hannah Schmidt from the Max Planck Institute in Germany. She's a notorious workaholic; it's said she hasn't left the lab in three years."

He quickly scrolled through several names, each of which would be difficult to invite using conventional business methods.

Shen Fei listened to his report without showing any expression.

He didn't look at the analysis report; he simply picked up his teacup and gently blew on the steam.

"So, your conclusion is that it's impossible?"

“No,” David shook his head immediately, his eyes resolute. “My conclusion is that it can’t be done through conventional business methods. I need to know what kind of ‘unconventional’ support you can provide.”

Shen Fei smiled.

That's why he chose David.

He immediately began looking for solutions to the problem.

"Conventional methods wouldn't have worked anyway. Money isn't the key issue."

Shen Fei put down his teacup and gestured to James at the door, "James, give the other document to Mr. Murray."

James then handed David another encrypted tablet.

David opened it with a puzzled look, and after just one glance, his pupils contracted sharply, and he even stopped breathing for a moment.

This document contains no information about the experts' academic achievements or publicly available resumes; it is entirely their private information.

Professor Douglas's grandson suffers from a rare skin disease and is allergic to all known medications, but an extract from a certain deep-sea algae might be effective; Dr. Hannah Schmidt has been searching for a research notebook left behind by her mentor when he disappeared in the Amazon fifty years ago; and there is a marine acoustics expert whose lifelong dream is to hear the legendary 52-hertz whale song with his own ears... These pieces of information record their respective desires and obsessions, conditions that these scholars cannot refuse.

"How...how did you know all this?"

David's voice trembled slightly, and he gripped the tablet tightly.

"That's not your concern," Shen Fei said calmly. "Your task is to use this information to become a devil or an angel who can grant their wishes. Bring them here, and I will give them everything they want."

David gripped the tablet tightly in his hand.

He finally realized that he had joined a business team that was not an ordinary one at all.

This force sent a chill down his spine.

"I understand, sir."

He bowed deeply, turned and left, his steps becoming unusually firm.

In the afternoon, a Gulfstream G650 landed at St. John's private airport.

Architect Antonio Bellini has arrived.

He was wearing a wrinkled linen suit, and his beard and hair were a mess, like a down-on-his-luck artist who had just finished sketching at the beach.

But his eyes, hidden beneath thick eyebrows, were sharp as he scrutinized James and the estate's convoy that had come to greet him.

Without much small talk, Bellini barely spoke the rest of the way, simply watching the scenery rushing past the window.

When the convoy entered the Great St. John's Estate and saw the main building standing on the cliff overlooking the entire Atlantic Ocean, he showed a little interest for the first time.

"That's interesting."

He mumbled something indistinctly in English with a heavy Italian accent.

Dinner was held in a side hall of the main building, with only Shen Fei, Su Man, and Bellini present.

There was no tablecloth on the long dining table; only simple cutlery was placed in front of each person.

James personally pushed the food cart in and served the three of them the main course for the evening.

The main course was a very simple Cacho Pepe, which is pasta with cheese and pepper.

On the plate, the handmade pasta is evenly coated with a milky white sauce, and freshly ground black pepper on top gives off a spicy aroma.

Bellini looked at the pasta in front of him and frowned.

This food, commonly found on the streets of Rome, is very simple.

Should we use this to entertain him?

He picked up his fork, hesitated for a moment, and then twirled a small piece of pasta into his mouth.

The next second, he stopped moving.

The rich, salty flavor of Pecorino goat cheese, combined with the spiciness of black pepper, explodes in your mouth instantly.

The pasta itself retains just the right amount of chewiness, while the sauce is emulsified very well, making it both rich and flavorful without being greasy.

This demonstrates precise control over the heat, time, and proportions.

Bellini praised it directly:

"This is the most authentic Cacho Pepe I've had since I left Rome."

"I'm glad you like it," Shen Fei smiled. "I've always believed that the best works often originate from the simplest elements. Just like this pasta, it only has pasta, cheese, and pepper, but when combined well, it becomes the best flavor."

Bellini's eyes lit up.

This statement perfectly captures the core of his design philosophy: that architecture should pay homage to nature.

Within the time it takes to eat a meal, the distance between the two quickly disappeared.

They talked about everything from food to architecture, from ancient Roman ruins to fishing villages in Newfoundland.

After dinner, Shen Fei led Bellini to the study, where a huge screen on the wall displayed an aerial view of the entire Great Sage Manor.

"Mr. Bellini, I want to build a Noah's Ark here, capable of housing all marine life in the world. I hope it transcends the realm of cold architecture and becomes an integral part of the ecosystem, so that the animals don't feel like they are being domesticated."

Shen Fei pointed to a coastal area on the map.

Bellini looked at him, his expression turning serious.

"Do you know what you're saying? Your idea is a hundred times crazier than Prince Sahar's desert aquarium. That requires not only money, but also reverence and understanding for marine ecology."

"I know."

Shen Fei's answer was simple.

He walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the dark sea outside, and then reached out and gently tapped the glass three times.

A few seconds later, several clusters of phosphorescent light suddenly appeared on the dark sea surface in the distance, spreading out like nebulae.

Then, a massive black silhouette slowly emerged from the water, emitting a low growl.

It's that humpback whale, waving to the guests on the shore.

Bellini staggered to the window, bracing himself against the glass with both hands, completely stunned by the sight before him.

He had designed aquariums his whole life, but he had never seen such a spiritually awe-inspiring scene.

"I...I want to see it, closer to it!"

His voice was trembling.

"certainly."

Shen Fei snapped his fingers, and Kyle immediately appeared, handing over three winter coats.

A few minutes later, a speedboat carrying three people sailed toward the glowing sea.

No one knows what happened in the study that night.

All that is known is that the very next morning, Master Bellini refused the arrangement to return to Rome, demanding to stay at the estate and having his entire team fly from Italy to San John's with all their equipment within three days.

Things seem to be moving in a positive direction.

David Murray's recruitment efforts are also progressing smoothly.

With the information provided by Shen Fei, the experts who seemed unreachable before were persuaded one by one.

In just a few days, more than five experts have expressed their willingness to fly to St. John's for a private visit soon.

Everything seemed to be going so smoothly.

In the evening, Shen Fei and Su Man stood side by side on the terrace, watching Bellini's design team conduct on-site surveying on the distant beach.

"It's like a dream," Su Man exclaimed sincerely. "An empire that blends technology, charity, and nature is about to be born in your hands."

Shen Fei looked at the bustling scene in the distance with a calm expression.

"It's beautiful."

He suddenly spoke, his voice very soft, "But it's just a pretty cage."

"cage?"

Su Man looked at him, puzzled.

"right."

Shen Fei turned his head, his gaze falling on Su Man's face, his eyes filled with a complex emotion she had never seen before. "This rescue center, Bellini, David, and those thirty future world-class minds... they are indeed building a Noah's Ark."

He paused for a moment, then said, word by word:

"But this ark, or rather, this cage, is not intended for those marine creatures."

Su Man's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly felt uneasy.

"What... was that for?"

Shen Fei remained silent for a moment, then reached out and gently touched the area on his chest where his heart was, the place where the Heart of the Ocean had been absorbed.

He looked into Su Man's eyes and said in an almost whispered voice:

"It's to study a unique biological sample that no laboratory on Earth can currently analyze."

"For me."