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

Director Wang, who had been jumping up and down and shouting that he would hold Lin Chen accountable, now had his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

His brain completely shut down the moment he saw that blue folder.

A bone-chilling cold shot from his tailbone straight to the top of his head. Cold sweat instantly soaked through his crisp military uniform, the sticky sensation making him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

He recalled his foolish outbursts in the command center.

She recalled her own contempt and disdain for Lin Chen.

He recalled how he had almost ruined this vital national asset with his own hands.

I am so ashamed!

A tremendous sense of shame and fear gripped his throat, rendering him unable to utter a single word. He could only gasp for breath, his mouth agape.

"Blueprints...it's blueprints!"

A trembling, tearful scream shattered the silence.

Chief Engineer Liu, an elderly man in his sixties who has devoted his life to the "Deep Sea Ghost" project, could no longer control his emotions.

He stumbled to the conference table, his hands trembling violently, and carefully took the folder out of the box.

The moment his fingers touched the waterproof bag, tears streamed down his face like a burst dam.

"It's true...it's true! Thank God! Thank God!"

Holding the blueprints, Engineer Liu was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down his face, and he was sobbing uncontrollably.

This is more than just a blueprint.

This is the culmination of the hard work of generations of scientific researchers in the Xia Kingdom!

It is the key to the nation's destiny in dominating the deep sea for decades to come!

A few days ago, they received news that the blueprints had been stolen and their whereabouts were unknown. The sky fell on the entire research institute.

That kind of despair, that kind of heart-wrenching pain, was enough to turn these pillars of the nation's hair white overnight.

And now, it's back.

When everyone thought it was impossible, this young man snatched it back from the storm and the abyss!

Engineer Liu suddenly turned around to face Lin Chen.

He didn't speak.

He simply used all his strength to bend his spine, a spine that had never bowed to the powerful and wealthy, a spine comparable to that of a national treasure, towards Lin Chen.

A perfect, deep 90-degree bow.

"Engineer Liu!"

"Mr. Liu, what are you doing!"

The researchers behind him were shocked and tried to help him up.

However, when the dozen or so top physicists, materials scientists, and chief engineers of Xia Country saw Liu's actions, they were first taken aback, and then a complex emotion mixed with shock, gratitude, and guilt welled up in their hearts.

They exchanged a glance and saw the same choice in each other's eyes.

There was no discussion, yet it was as good as a discussion.

Second place, third place...

One by one, following Liu Gong's actions, they bowed deeply, deeply to Lin Chen.

No words were spoken.

But this silent respect is more moving than any flowery language.

Followed by.

A heartfelt roar, filled with boundless fervor and gratitude, burst forth from Engineer Liu's throat.

"hero!"

These two words seemed to ignite a fuse.

In the conference room, all the researchers could no longer contain their excitement and shouted in unison with all their might.

"hero!"

"hero!!"

Each shout was louder and more fervent than the last!

The way they looked at Lin Chen was no longer scrutinizing or questioning, but rather filled with frenzied fervor and worship.

To turn the tide and save the collapsing edifice!

What we saved was a vital national asset!

They are the future of the nation!

Such achievements deserve the title of "hero"—who would dare disagree?!

"Ha ha……"

"Hahahaha!"

A burst of loud, unrestrained laughter, brimming with boundless joy, suddenly drowned out everyone's shouts.

General Su Dingguo had stood up at some point.

He was so excited that his face turned red and his whole body trembled slightly. He slammed his calloused hand heavily on the table, making the teacup vibrate.

"good!"

"What a hero!"

"That felt great! Absolutely fantastic!"

The old general laughed loudly three times, his gaze sharp as he swept across the entire scene, finally landing on Lin Chen's face, which still carried a hint of cynicism. The appreciation and satisfaction in his eyes were almost overflowing.

He made the decision firmly and decisively in front of everyone.

"I, Su Dingguo, in the name of the Supreme Commander of the Eastern Theater Command, hereby declare!"

"Comrade Lin Chen is hereby awarded the top-secret title of 'Lifetime Honorary Instructor' by the military!"

"This title is not registered in the military and is not subject to military law; however, seeing this rank is as if I were personally present!"

The old general paused, then unleashed a domineering aura that seemed to look down upon the world.

"Furthermore, it grants them the privilege of acting first and reporting later!"

Execute first, then report later!

What a terrifying privilege this is!

This means that from now on, Lin Chen will have a protective charm that will make any villain tremble with fear!

Upon hearing this, Director Wang's legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground if he hadn't been holding onto the chair.

His face was no longer deathly pale, but ashen.

at the same time.

A series of system notifications rang frantically in Lin Chen's mind!

[Ding! Completed a series of extreme missions: Crush espionage on the high seas and retrieve top-secret blueprints!]

[Mission Rating: SSS Rank, Perfect!]

[Rewards settlement in progress...]

[Reward Disbursed: 1 million RMB in cash! Legally laundered through an offshore account and transferred to your UBS Black Card!]

[Reward: God-level anti-toxin constitution! Immune to all poisons, permanently immune to all chemical and biological toxins in the world!]

[Reward: God-level underwater breathing! Ability to breathe freely underwater, requiring no oxygen, ignoring water pressure, and allowing for extended deep dives!]

[Reward: All physical attributes +20!]

boom--!

As the last notification tone faded away.

A golden warm current, larger and purer than ever before, instantly washed over Lin Chen's entire body!

This time, he clearly felt that the hidden injuries he had sustained while fighting the shadow on the ship, and the internal organs that had been damaged by the immense force, were being rapidly repaired by a gentle yet domineering power.

He could even "hear" his bones making subtle cracking sounds, becoming denser and tougher, with muscle fibers being rewoven and filled with explosive power.

Lin Chen slowly raised his hand, clenched his fist, and felt the surging power that was almost overflowing.

He then thought about the number in his bank account that had just skyrocketed—a number that could drive 99 percent of the world crazy.

He couldn't help but let a smile, a smile that was both extremely pleasant and extremely arrogant, creep onto his lips.

Power, money, and influence.

Trinity.

This feeling is fucking awesome!

……

The case has been completely closed.

The subsequent interrogation and intelligence gathering work will naturally be taken over by the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics; Lin Chen's mission as a "temporary worker" has been completed.

Before he left, General Su Dingguo personally saw him to the door, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and said only one sentence: "Young man, the country will not let down heroes."

Under the secret arrangement of the military, Lin Chen quietly boarded a private plane and flew back to Jiangcheng City.

As he walked out of the terminal in casual clothes and carrying simple luggage, he had no idea that an epic battle was about to unfold without warning in the VIP parking lot outside the terminal.