Hong Kong variety show: The mastermind behind the scenes is emerging.

On the other side of the world, in Italy, on the island of Sicily.

This picturesque island in the Mediterranean is a dream destination for countless tourists. However, in an old manor on the outskirts of Palermo, the atmosphere is as cold and gloomy as a cellar.

This is the heartland of the Corleone family and a symbol of the highest power in the European Mafia.

The huge study was dark, with only the flickering flames in the fireplace casting distorted and menacing shadows on the walls.

An elderly man with a full head of silver hair, dressed in an exquisitely tailored suit, sat in a high-backed chair, stroking a black cat. His face was covered with wrinkles, each one seemingly concealing a bloody past.

He is the family's godfather, Don Antonio.

Before him knelt a tall, imposing man, like an iron tower. The man wore a black trench coat and specially made black leather gloves, exuding a suffocating aura of violence.

He is the sharpest blade in the family, and also the older brother of the "White Glove" who suffered a crushing defeat in Hong Kong – the "Black Glove".

"My child," the Godfather's voice was hoarse and deep, like a rusty cello, "the failure of the White Gloves in Hong Kong is the greatest disgrace of my thirty years in charge of the family. The police not only seized our goods, but that thief named King Kong and that bald detective have also trampled the Corleone family's reputation underfoot."

"Godfather," the black-gloved man looked up, revealing a face strikingly similar to Clint Eastwood, his eyes burning with hatred, "let me go to Hong Kong Island. I will personally kill King Kong and that bald guy, and retrieve those diamonds. I will use their blood to wash away my brother's shame!"

"Okay!" The Godfather stood up, walked to one side of the study, and pressed down on a book on the bookshelf.

Rumble...

The heavy bookshelf slowly moved aside, revealing a downward-moving elevator.

"However, to ensure everything goes smoothly, I've prepared a 'gift' for you before you go."

The two took an elevator to a secret base dozens of meters underground.

Inside the vast underground space, bright lights illuminated the scene as countless researchers in white lab coats busied themselves. At the very center of the base stood two colossal structures, shrouded in massive canvases.

"This was originally a secret project jointly developed by the Italian military and the US Pentagon, codenamed 'Dapoxetine.' However, the project was too expensive, and the military was unwilling to invest any more money, so they opened up cooperation. Our family funded the project and was responsible for providing them with subsequent combat data."

The Godfather waved his hand.

"Splash—!"

The canvas fell down.

Two humanoid robots, each three meters tall, entirely black, and radiating a cold metallic sheen, suddenly appeared before our eyes!

They possess heavy alloy armor, and their arms are equipped with submachine guns and miniature missile launchers, making them look like killing machines that only exist in science fiction movies.

"Black Megatron One" and "Black Megatron Two" are the two super bosses in "Aces Go Places 2" that caused King Kong and Baldy a lot of trouble.

The Godfather stared at the two steel behemoths, his eyes filled with fanaticism: "Although they're still just prototypes, a bit slow, and require remote control from a command vehicle... even with these shortcomings, they're enough to smash those two guys' heads!"

Black Gloves looked at the two mechs that gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen, and a cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"As you wish, Godfather, I will use the blood of those two men to wash away the family's shame."

……

Let's turn our attention back to Hong Kong Island.

Presidential Suite, penthouse, Peninsula Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui.

The first rays of morning sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto the messy bed.

The air was still filled with the lingering, sensual atmosphere of last night's frenzy.

Lu Chen opened his eyes, feeling the warmth and softness in his arms.

Laura was clinging to him like an octopus, her beautiful face still flushed, fast asleep. Last night's madness had completely exhausted this great beauty.

"Ring ring ring—"

The encrypted satellite phone on the bedside table suddenly vibrated.

Lu Chen frowned slightly, gently removed Laura's arm, picked up the phone, put on a bathrobe, and walked barefoot onto the spacious balcony.

The cool sea breeze in Victoria Harbour in the early morning is invigorating.

"Feed?" Lu Chen answered the phone.

"Darling, looks like you had a great time last night, why did it take you so long to answer the phone?" A lazy, husky female voice with a strong exotic flair came from the other end of the line.

"Sophia, why are you calling so early? What happened?" Lu Chen lit a cigarette and looked at the sunrise over Victoria Harbour.

"It's about the Mafia... You guessed right, Darling," Sophia said in a low voice. "The Godfather has launched 'Plan of Revenge.' The White Glove's older brother, the Black Glove, boarded a cargo ship bound for Hong Kong last night. He also brought with him a shipment of priceless diamonds, a team of his most elite men, and... two monsters."

"Monster?" Lu Chen exhaled a smoke ring.

"Yes, codenamed 'Black Overlord.' According to spy photos sent back by our informant, those are two heavily armed combat robots. Darling, this time they're serious. Black Gloves has vowed to kill everyone connected to White Gloves' death!"

Upon hearing the words "Black Tyrant," Lu Chen's lips curled into a playful smile.

In Aces Go Places 2, these two robots wreak havoc, even forcing King Kong and Baldy, these two sworn enemies, to suffer a series of hilarious and thrilling scenes.

"A robot, huh... that's interesting," Lu Chen flicked his cigarette ash, his tone still calm. "Understood. If that Black Glove dies in Hong Kong with this group of elites, the Mafia will definitely go crazy. There will be internal strife in Sicily too. You take the Lupus family and the High Table Group and keep a close watch on their stronghold. Wait for my news. I'll deal with the Black Gloves then, and you can take the opportunity to take over their territory."

"Understood, darling. I'll sharpen the knife," Sofia's voice held a hint of ruthlessness, but instantly softened into a gentle tone. "You take care of yourself over there, and try not to get involved with too many girls. I'll get jealous."

"Ahem... I understand." Lu Chen glanced at Laura, who was still fast asleep inside the room, with a fleeting look in his eyes.

"I love you, goodbye."

"goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Chen looked at the distant sea, and the smile on his lips gradually turned cold.

"The best partners, Black Tyrant, and... King Kong, all the actors in this big show are here."

"Um……"

A lazy moan came from behind.

A pair of slender arms wrapped around Lu Chen's waist from behind, and then a warm and soft body pressed against him.

"Honey...who are you calling so early in the morning?"

Laura, still half-asleep, pressed her face against Lu Chen's back, her voice soft and husky.

Lu Chen turned around and looked at the stunning woman in front of him.

"It's business." Lu Chen reached out and lifted her chin, pecking her red lips. "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"I can't sleep without you," Laura said coquettishly, tracing circles on Lu Chen's chest with her finger. "Are you busy today? I want to..."

Her eyes were full of hints.

"Not today," Lu Chen patted her shapely buttocks, the bouncy texture of which was irresistible. "I'll take you to the Golden Harvest headquarters, then I have important business to attend to. The new season's designs have just been finalized, and I need to keep an eye on the production line."

"Okay..." Laura was a little disappointed, but she was a smart woman and knew that she couldn't pester a man at this time.

"Sweetie," Lu Chen smiled, "Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll take you to Paris to see the fashion shows."

……

10:00 AM.

After dropping off the radiant Laura at the Golden Harvest Building, the Rolls-Royce turned around and drove towards the Kowloon winery headquarters.

Because the base on the outlying island is still under construction, this place has been transformed into a high-tech intelligence center. Countless listening devices, radios, and monitoring screens operate here day and night.

"Boss!" Fourth Brother immediately went to greet Lu Chen as he entered.

Lu Chen nodded and walked to a huge intelligence wall.

The wall was covered with photos and red lines. In the most prominent position was a large photo.

The photo shows a man with curly hair and a sly smile—King Kong.

Next to him was a picture of another bald man—the bald detective Albert.

"Fourth Brother, relay my orders." Lu Chen's expression turned serious. "From now on, activate the Level 1 monitoring program. Target: King Kong. I need to know his whereabouts 24 hours a day. Where he went, who he met, what he said, even how many times he went to the toilet, I need to know all of that."

"Boss, are we going to take him down?" Fourth Brother asked, somewhat puzzled. Although King Kong was a master thief, he didn't seem to have any conflict of interest with Golden Harvest.

"No, someone wants to mess with him, and we're in charge of monitoring him," Lu Chen sneered. "Soon, a bunch of lunatics from Italy will come looking for trouble. What we need to do is watch from the sidelines and wait until the show reaches its climax... then we'll step in and reap the rewards."

He wants both robots and all the diamonds!

"Also," Lu Chen thought for a moment and added, "have your men keep an eye on that bald detective. Although he seems unreliable, he's actually very smart, and if King Kong is being hunted down, he'll definitely go to the bald guy."

"Yes, boss!" Although Fourth Brother didn't know what the boss was up to, he wisely followed the boss's orders.

The entire winery, this sophisticated war machine, began to operate silently at Lu Chen's command.

A massive net is slowly being cast over Hong Kong Island, targeting the Mafia, the Black Overlord, and even the best partners.

Meanwhile, King Kong was humming a tune and flirting with beautiful women on the street, completely unaware of the impending catastrophe.