You went on a blind date and presented an A-level wanted criminal as a meeting gift?

At the entrance of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

A taxi screeched to a halt.

Lin Chen, wearing a slightly wrinkled hospital gown, jumped off the car with such a nimble movement that he didn't look like an injured person at all.

"Thanks, Master!"

He closed the car door with a flourish.

The driver looked at him in the rearview mirror, his eyes filled with sympathy and admiration, and said earnestly:

"Young man, I can tell you have a story to tell."

"Remember to change your clothes next time you jump out of the window, otherwise you'll be too conspicuous!"

Lin Chen's smile froze, and he almost stumbled. He coughed twice, thinking to himself that his master's eyes were too sharp; he could even spot someone jumping out of a window to escape.

He rushed into the city bureau without looking back.

As soon as he stepped into the lobby, the young police officer at the front desk nearly popped his eyes out when he saw his attire.

Before the other party could even ask any questions, a clerical worker in a hurry came running over.

"Advisor Lin! You've finally arrived! Director Lu wants you to come to his office immediately!"

"Did Director Lu want to see me?"

Lin Chen was somewhat surprised, but he nodded and followed the person toward the elevator.

Along the way, all the police officers who saw Lin Chen's peculiar attire cast glances at him with a mixture of curiosity, shock, and gossip.

Lin Chen remained indifferent, his heart unmoved.

Just kidding, compared to the hellish scene in the hospital just now, this little bit of attention is nothing!

……

Director's Office.

When Lin Chen pushed open the door, Lu Zhenhua was standing by the window with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance with a furrowed brow, looking worried about the country and its people.

Li Mingyu stood ramrod straight to the side like a role model, his face showing a hint of eager excitement.

"Director Lu, what do you want?"

Lin Chen walked unceremoniously to the sofa in the reception area, plopped down, and casually picked up an apple from the coffee table and took a bite.

Lu Zhenhua turned around and saw Lin Chen's nonchalant attitude. Instead of being angry, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a bit.

He walked behind his desk, his expression turning serious again. He took a file in a brown paper bag from the drawer and pushed it in front of Lin Chen.

The file folder was clearly marked with two large, scarlet characters that read "Top Secret".

"Lin Chen, there's a very tricky task that requires your help."

"Ye Qingcheng, the richest man in the city and chairman of the Ye Group, received a death notice three days ago."

Before Lin Chen could speak, Li Mingyu, standing to the side, puffed out his chest and said with a defiant expression:

"Chief! Leave these security missions protecting wealthy individuals to me! I have extensive experience in this type of task, having served in the SWAT team!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenhua glared and rebuked him mercilessly:

"You? How dare you say that!"

"During that kidnapping of that rich guy in the west of the city, I put you in charge of the perimeter security, and you almost ended up in the ICU protecting him!"

Li Mingyu was speechless after being rebuked, his face instantly turning a deep purplish-red, and he retreated to the side in frustration.

Lu Zhenhua ignored him and turned his gaze to Lin Chen, his eyes filled with hope and trust.

"The other party specifically requested that the police send their most elite personnel."

"Advisor Lin, this task is best left to you."

Lin Chen was munching on an apple, instinctively wanting to refuse.

Are you kidding me? Protecting a tycoon?

This kind of thankless work is nowhere near as comfortable as lying at home.

I was just about to speak.

In my mind, the cold system notification sounded without warning.

[Ding! Special mission detected, now issued!]

[Mission Name: Death's Premonition]

[Mission Objective: Protect the personal safety of Ye Qingcheng, Chairwoman of the Ye Group, and uncover the mastermind behind this crime.]

[Mission Rewards: 500 million cash, Grandmaster-level combat proficiency, God-level hidden weapon proficiency!]

Lin Chen's eyes lit up instantly.

500 million in cash!

Master-level combat proficiency!

And he also has god-level mastery of hidden weapons!

This reward... is absolutely perfect!

He jumped up from the sofa with a "whoosh," his movement so sudden that it even made the coffee table wobble.

Under the astonished gazes of Lu Zhenhua and Li Mingyu, Lin Chen threw the half-eaten apple into the trash can, walked to his desk, stood at attention, his expression serious and his eyes firm!

"Serving the people is our bounden duty!"

"Mission accomplished!"

After saying that, Lin Chen didn't wait for Lu Zhenhua to continue. He took the file bag and headed to the dressing room, intending to change his clothes before going to Ye Shi Group.

……

Yip Group Building.

Located in the heart of Jiangcheng's CBD, the 108-story skyscraper soars into the clouds, reflecting a cold yet dazzling light under the sun.

This is the commercial heart of the entire Jiangcheng city.

Lin Chen, dressed in a faded casual sweatshirt, ripped jeans, and carrying a worn-out backpack, strolled into the magnificent lobby on the first floor.

Inside the hall, people coming and going were all business elites in suits and with impeccable makeup. Everyone was walking quickly and exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Lin Chen's attire, which stood out from his surroundings, instantly attracted everyone's attention.

The look in his eyes was like that of a homeless person who had wandered into a fancy restaurant.

"Sir, who are you looking for?"

A receptionist with a sweet face but a professional scrutiny in her eyes politely stopped him.

Lin Chen yawned, took out his consultant's certificate from his pocket, and casually tossed it onto the marble countertop.

"From the Municipal Bureau, they're looking for your chairman, Ye Qingcheng."

When the receptionist's gaze fell on the gold-plated police badge and the words "Criminal Investigation Consultant," her professional fake smile froze instantly, replaced by undisguised surprise.

She dared not delay in the slightest and immediately picked up the internal phone.

"Secretary Chen... Yes, that's right... The people from the Municipal Bureau have arrived... Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, her attitude towards Lin Chen changed completely, and she respectfully made a "please" gesture.

"Consultant Lin, please take the VIP elevator directly to the top-floor conference room. Chairman Ye is there."

……

The top floor houses the chairman's private meeting room.

The atmosphere was incredibly oppressive.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows was a magnificent city skyline, but inside the conference room, it was as cold as the Siberian ice field.

Around a ten-meter-long obsidian conference table sat more than a dozen top executives of the Ye Group, each a powerful figure who could command respect outside the company.

At this moment, they all lowered their heads, silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to even breathe.

At the very far end of the conference table, in the head seat.

Ye Qingcheng wore a well-tailored black haute couture suit that accentuated her near-perfect figure.

Her long, wavy hair was casually draped over her shoulders, making her stunningly beautiful face appear even more aloof and elegant.

Fiery red lips, eyes like knives.

She simply sat there quietly, without even saying a word, yet the powerful aura emanating from her was enough to cause the temperature in the entire room to drop by ten degrees.

"So, this is the security plan you came up with for me after spending a whole day and night?"

Her voice rang out, clear and melodious, yet carrying an undeniable authority; every word struck the hearts of the crowd like an ice bead.

"A bunch of useless trash."

Those two cold words made all the executives lower their heads even further.

Some people even held their breath unconsciously, afraid of making the slightest sound and incurring the Queen's wrath.

In this suffocating atmosphere.

"Bang!"

The heavy solid wood door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open from the outside without any warning!

A young man wearing a hoodie and jeans, carrying a tattered backpack, swaggered in, humming an off-key tune.

All eyes in the room instantly turned to this uninvited guest.

The executives' eyes were filled with shock and bewilderment.

Who is this?

are you crazy?

How dare they barge in at a time like this!