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The man in black stared intently at the screen, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth as he commanded, "Mobilize all backup servers and activate the emergency defense program! I refuse to believe he can fight the entire system alone!"

Chen Ran's voice came through the earpiece, carrying a fearless calm: "Go ahead and try, but I'm telling you, every move you make is within my predictions."

As Chen Ran finished speaking, his fingers danced across the keyboard, each keystroke like a sharp blow to the black-clad man's nerves. A torrent of white data surged forth, shattering the black-clad man's defenses.

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At this moment, someone in the crowd exclaimed in amazement: "How did he do that? This kind of technology is unheard of!" Another person added: "This is Chen Ran, a legendary figure in the field of information security. He is not only defending the security of data, but also upholding justice and his beliefs."

Seeing that the last line of defense was about to collapse, the man in black roared a desperate order into the headset: "Retreat! Destroy all data immediately! Don't let him get anything!"

However, Chen Ran's lips curled into a cold smile, and he said in a deep voice, "Too late. I've already obtained the core data you need to protect. Now, it's time to reveal the truth to the world!"

After three months.

On a peaceful afternoon, Chen Ran was working on his laptop in a coffee shop called "Love at First Sight".

A deep, cold smile played on Chen Ran's lips. The coffee in his hand steamed, but it couldn't warm his cold heart. On the computer screen flickered strings of code and dense data—the core data he had obtained from that secret organization.

Just then, a man in a black suit walked into the coffee shop, his gaze fixed on Chen Ran. He walked straight over, his expression grave, and said, "Mr. Chen, our boss wants to talk to you about that data."

Chen Ran didn't look up, but smiled faintly, his fingers lightly tapping the keyboard, as if everything was under his control. "Your boss can come to me in person, but before that, he needs to understand that once the truth is revealed, there is no turning back."

The man in black frowned, clearly anxious about the outcome. "Mr. Chen, this matter involves many complexities; please reconsider..."

Chen Ran put down the mouse, looked up, a cold glint in his eyes, and said resolutely, "The truth cannot be covered up, and justice will not be delayed. If he is sincere, then let him face all of this himself."

After saying that, he turned his attention back to the computer screen and continued his work, leaving the room filled with astonishment and speculation.

In a corner of the coffee shop, Chen Ran's composure and resolute attitude elicited whispers from the surrounding patrons. A young couple at the next table watched this scene; the girl nervously tugged at the boy's arm and whispered, "Look at him, he's so handsome!"

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On the other side, a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses also noticed the commotion. He tapped the newspaper in his hand lightly and said with interest, "This kid has guts. He's so calm in front of those people. It seems this game is no ordinary one."

Seeing this, the man in black's expression darkened further. He knew Chen Ran's mind was made up, so he said nothing more, only giving Chen Ran a deep look before turning and leaving. Before leaving, he left a message: "Mr. Chen, I look forward to your wise decision."

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In the days that followed, the café where "love was found around the corner" became the talk of the town. Chen Ran did not change his daily routine, still appearing there every afternoon, while his story, like an undercurrent, quietly flowed among the crowd.

One day, a mysterious middle-aged man entered the coffee shop. Dressed in an expensive suit, he exuded an extraordinary aura; he was none other than the so-called "boss." He walked straight towards Chen Ran, and the surrounding customers instantly fell silent, their eyes focused on the impending conversation.

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The boss smiled slightly, speaking gently but with an air of authority: "Mr. Chen, I've come in person. I think we can sit down and have a proper talk about that data."

Chen Ran raised his head, his eyes as firm as ever, and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I'd be happy to hear your suggestions."

These words caused a moment of silence in the coffee shop. All eyes were on the two men, and everyone held their breath, awaiting the outcome of this confrontation. "600..." However, at this crucial moment, a cell phone rang, interrupting the impending negotiations.

The sudden ringing of his phone broke the tense atmosphere in the coffee shop. Chen Ran frowned slightly, but remained focused. He politely gestured to the owner to wait a moment, then answered the call.

"Hello, who is this?" Chen Ran asked in a low voice. Although all eyes were on him, he remained calm and composed.

An anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Chen Ran, this is Reba, come to the hospital quickly!"

Upon hearing the name "Reba," Chen Ran's eyes flashed with worry and tension. He quickly replied, "What's wrong? What happened?"

"Chen Ran, it's Xiao Jie! He's in the hospital, and his condition is critical!" Reba's voice on the other end of the phone was choked with sobs, filled with anxiety. Upon hearing this, the coffee shop fell silent instantly. The crowd's gaze shifted from curiosity to shock as they began to speculate about the story hidden behind this seemingly calm man.

Chen Ran's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure, knowing he couldn't afford to lose his footing. He glanced at his boss across the phone, who was watching him with interest, his eyes revealing understanding and respect. Chen Ran took a deep breath and whispered into the phone, "Tell me the address, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Ran stood up and nodded apologetically to his boss: "Sorry, I have an emergency to deal with. Could we postpone our discussion about the data for another day?"

The boss smiled slightly and patted the folder in his hand: "Mr. Chen, your matter takes priority. We can reschedule anytime." His words revealed his understanding and support for Chen Ran, which aroused great interest among those around him in Chen Ran's identity and influence.

On his way to the hospital, Chen Ran was filled with worry about Xiao Jie's condition and the series of possible changes that might follow.

Chen Ran sped through the traffic of the bustling city, his heart burning with anxiety. Xiao Jie was not only his childhood friend, but also an indispensable part of his life. He imagined the scene in the hospital ward: the busy figures of the doctors, the data cables jumping on the instruments, and Xiao Jie, pale and weak, lying on the hospital bed.

Inside the hospital, people in the corridors stared in surprise as Chen Ran rushed into the building at lightning speed.

Chen Ran rushed to the ward door and saw Reba standing outside with red eyes. As soon as she saw him, she rushed over and choked out, "Chen Ran, you're finally here. Xiao Jie, he..."

Chen Ran patted her shoulder twice and comforted her, "Don't worry, let's go in and take a look first."

Pushing open the ward door, Chen Ran saw Xiao Jie lying on the bed, covered in tubes, his face pale but his teeth clenched. The attending physician, seeing this, came over to explain the condition to Chen Ran, his words filled with seriousness and earnestness: "Mr. Chen, Xiao Jie's condition is extremely critical. We need to perform a high-risk surgery, but the success rate is not high."

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Chen Ran gazed at the unconscious Xiao Jie, held Xiao Jie's hand tightly, took a deep breath, and turned to look at the doctor: "Then arrange the surgery as soon as possible. I'll wait here for him to wake up."

As soon as Chen Ran finished speaking, the ward fell silent, with only the soft hum of the medical equipment echoing in the air. The surrounding medical staff looked on with admiration, whispering among themselves, expressing their sincere respect for this decisive and resolute man.

"This young man is truly responsible. Seeing Xiao Jie like this, anyone else would have already panicked," a nurse murmured, her eyes filled with admiration and sympathy.

The attending physician nodded slightly, his brows revealing deep understanding and respect for Chen Ran: "Mr. Chen, are you sure? The surgery carries extremely high risks, and the postoperative recovery period is also full of unknowns."

Chen Ran's gaze was resolute. He looked at Reba, who was gazing at him with eyes full of trust. He gently responded to that expectation: "I'm sure. As long as there's a glimmer of hope, I won't give up."

At the same time, Xiao Jie's good friend Li Yang rushed over upon hearing the news. Seeing the scene in the ward, he couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety: "Brother Chen, are you really sure?"

Chen Ran patted Li Yang on the shoulder, his tone steady and resolute: "Li Yang, we are brothers, Xiao Jie's matter is our matter. No matter the outcome, we must try."

The news spread quickly in the hospital corridor, attracting many patients' families to watch. Amidst their discussions, they were all moved by Chen Ran's determination and courage.

"Have you heard? That young man was willing to take such a big risk for his friend."

"Sigh, this kind of friendship is truly enviable!"

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As the surgery time approached, Chen Ran sat on a bench outside the ward, tightly holding Reba's hand, both of their palms soaked with sweat. He looked out the window at the brightly lit city lights under the night sky, silently praying: Xiao Jie, you must pull through.

"The surgery is about to begin. Family members, please prepare." The doctor's voice broke the silence.

Before the operating room lights went out, Chen Ran took a deep breath and turned to Li Yang and Reba, saying, "No matter what the outcome, we must trust the doctors, and even more so, we must trust Xiao Jie's perseverance."

Outside the operating room, everyone held their breath. The chatter in the corridor gradually subsided, leaving only the flashing red indicator light on the operating room door, a sound like the rhythm of everyone's tense heartbeats.

"Chen Ran, are you really not going to consider that data?" Suddenly, the man in black appeared at the end of the corridor. His voice was low but clear to Chen Ran.

Chen Ran glanced at the man in black, her tone resolute: "Right now, nothing is more important than Xiao Jie's surgery. You can wait, or you can choose to leave. But either way, I will stand by him to the end."

Looking into Chen Ran's determined eyes, the man in black remained silent for a moment before slowly nodding: "Alright, we will wait. But please remember, that data is of great importance, and I hope you can make a wise decision."

As the operating room door opened, the attending physician stepped out, removed his mask, and smiled wearily but with a hint of relief: "The surgery was a success, but the recovery period that follows is crucial."

Chen Ran, Reba, and Li Yang all breathed a sigh of relief. The three of them hugged each other tightly, tears and smiles mingling, creating a deeply moving scene. The surrounding patients' families and medical staff, witnessing this, cast admiring and blessing glances their way.

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"This young man is really brave; he's willing to put aside his own important matters for his friend," an elderly man passing by remarked.

“Yes, this is true brotherhood,” another nurse chimed in, tears welling in her eyes.

At this moment, Xiao Jie was wheeled back to the ward. Chen Ran held his hand tightly and whispered, "Xiao Jie, you must get better soon. Our story is far from over."

As night deepened, the people in the coffee shop had long since dispersed, leaving only the cold cup of coffee to tell the story of the day. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Chen Ran stayed by Xiao Jie's bedside, silently praying and waiting for him to wake up.

The red light in the operating room went out, and Xiao Jie was gently wheeled back to his ward. Chen Ran, Reba, and Li Yang gathered around the bed, looking at the sleeping Xiao Jie, their hearts filled with both anticipation and worry for the future.

"Chen Ran, you are truly a loyal and compassionate person." The head nurse walked over and gently patted Chen Ran's shoulder. "These days, it's rare to see a young person like you who would do anything for their friends."

Chen Ran smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination: "Xiao Jie is my brother, his business is my business."

At this moment, the man in black reappeared at the ward door. He looked around and saw that everyone was paying attention to Xiao Jie, so he whispered to Chen Ran, "Your decision is admirable, but I hope we can find a time to discuss the data in detail."

Chen Ran turned to look at him, a sharp glint in his eyes: "I understand. I will give you an answer after Xiao Jie has passed the critical period."

The man in black nodded, turned and left, leaving behind a meaningful remark: "I hope you can make a choice that benefits both of us."

In the days that followed, Chen Ran stayed by Xiao Jie's side while handling his work affairs. Inside the coffee shop, discussions about Chen Ran only intensified, and he became a legendary figure in the city.

One day, as Xiao Jie gradually regained consciousness, Chen Ran sat by the bedside, holding Xiao Jie's hand, and softly recounted what had happened during this time. Xiao Jie listened, his eyes shining with gratitude and determination; he knew how much Chen Ran had sacrificed for him.

"Chen Ran, thank you." Xiao Jie's voice was weak but strong. "I can never repay this kindness in my lifetime."

Chen Ran smiled and patted Xiao Jie's hand: "Don't talk about not paying it back. We're brothers, we should support each other."

At that moment, a commotion arose outside the ward. It turned out that the group of customers who often discussed Chen Ran in the coffee shop had come to visit Xiao Jie. They were all deeply moved to see Chen Ran by the bedside.

"Mr. Chen is truly a man of great loyalty and righteousness; he even put aside his own important matters for the sake of his friend."

"If it were someone else, they would probably be overwhelmed by that data by now."

"Look at this, this is a real man, responsible and courageous!"

From the crowd, the middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses stepped forward, patted Chen Ran's (Wang's) shoulder, and said earnestly, "Mr. Chen, your actions are admirable. But I've heard that the data involves something very serious, so you should consider it carefully."

Chen Ran looked up at him, her eyes bright: "Thank you for your concern. I will handle this matter properly while ensuring my friend's safety."

As night fell, the ward gradually returned to silence, and Xiao Jie fell asleep peacefully in Chen Ran's arms. Chen Ran sat beside him, lost in thought.

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