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

Outside the lounge, three stunningly beautiful women were basking in the warmth of surviving a disaster.

Inside the door, Lin Chen's deep eyes were fixed on the scarlet highest-level alarm on his phone screen.

"The Magician" Jack.

The Fool tarot card with his portrait on it.

This is not just a prison break; it is a naked declaration of revenge written in blood!

A chilling smile slowly curved the corners of Lin Chen's lips.

There was not a trace of fear in that smile, only the extreme excitement of a hunter seeing his prey come to him.

With a flick of his thumb, he silently deleted the top-secret email without alerting anyone.

Su Ke'er was still fast asleep in his arms, and he didn't want this bloody gloom to taint the tranquility the girl had just regained.

"Jack... since you dare to trespass on my territory, then this time, don't even think about leaving alive."

Lin Chen coldly pronounced the other party's death sentence in his heart.

……

The next morning.

Inside Lin Chen's safe house in Jiangcheng.

Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows into the spacious and luxurious open kitchen, but the air seemed frozen solid, filled with an unseen smell of gunpowder.

A stunningly beautiful but unexpected battle is about to unfold.

On the left side of the kitchen, Su Ke'er was wearing a pink apron with a cartoon bear printed on it, holding a spatula in her hand, like a little tiger guarding its food.

"Forensic Doctor Jiang, let me do the cooking. You usually handle scalpels; I'm afraid you'll mistake this top-grade Wagyu beef for a carcass and cut it up!"

Su Ke'er attacked directly, showing no sign of backing down.

On the right side of the kitchen, Jiang Tingxue still maintained her aloof and restrained demeanor, but in stark contrast, she wore a pure white lace apron.

She toyed with a sharp chef's knife in her hand, the blade flashing between her fingers, reflecting a cold light.

"Teacher Su is joking. I know the human body structure like the back of my hand. I can cut a perfect thin slice of beef with an error of no more than 0.1 millimeters by following its muscle fibers."

"This is called science, understand?"

Jiang Tingxue's voice was flat, yet every word was piercing.

And next to the high bar outside the kitchen.

Su Qingge wore a smart black tight-fitting vest that outlined her breathtakingly hot curves.

She was looking down, expressionless, wiping her sidearm. The click of a bullet being chambered sounded particularly jarring in the quiet living room.

Those sharp eyes occasionally swept over the two women in the kitchen, and he let out a cold snort.

On the other side of the bar, Ye Qingcheng, wearing a silk nightgown, lazily crossed her long legs.

She held a cup of black coffee, took a small sip, and her beautiful face carried an air of superiority.

"Alright, just don't blow up the kitchen. Lin Chen was so tired last night, let him get some more sleep."

Ye Qingcheng spoke calmly, declaring her control over Lin Chen's schedule in a single sentence.

The vinegar in the air was so strong it almost seemed to condense into actual acid rain!

Just then, a series of steady footsteps came from the second-floor stairwell.

Lin Chen, dressed in loose loungewear, walked slowly down the stairs with his hands in his pockets.

[Master-level micro-expression analysis] is passively triggered at this moment!

Om-!

Lin Chen's gaze swept over the four women, instantly discerning every subtle glance, the frequency of their breaths, and the tension in every muscle.

Su Ke'er's grievances and possessiveness; Jiang Tingxue's obsession and inquisitiveness; Su Qingge's arrogance and jealousy; Ye Qingcheng's domineering nature and insecurity.

Everything was under his control.

"Why are you so angry so early in the morning?"

Lin Chen chuckled and walked straight into the kitchen.

He ignored the two women who were at each other's throats and went straight to the stove.

"Everyone, go outside and wait. I'll handle this."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable gentleness.

next second.

[God-level culinary skills], unleashed!

Lin Chen's hands transformed into a phantom!

The chef's knife, which was quite nimble in Jiang Tingxue's hands, seemed to have a soul in Lin Chen's hands!

The blade flashed, so fast that even the afterimage couldn't be caught!

The top-grade Wagyu beef is perfectly dissected in mid-air, each slice as thin as a cicada's wing with clearly defined texture!

Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry!

Flames shot into the sky, illuminating Lin Chen's focused and handsome profile.

Various top-quality spices were precisely added to the pot from his fingertips, and an unparalleled aroma so rich that it made one's soul float away instantly bombarded the entire villa!

Less than ten minutes.

Four impeccably perfect breakfasts were laid out on a marble table.

The four stunning beauties, who had been secretly competing with each other, were now completely stunned.

That fragrance instantly shattered all their reserve.

Lin Chen took off his apron, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

[God-level Vocal Mastery] is quietly activated.

His perfectly magnetic baritone voice, transformed by the system, seemed to resonate with the soul, slowly echoing through the hall.

"Ke'er, you were frightened last night. Eat more high-protein foods to replenish your energy."

He looked at Su Ke'er with tender eyes.

"Tingxue, I cut this piece of meat along the grain. Does it meet your aesthetic standards?"

He turned to Jiang Tingxue, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Qingge, put the gun away. This is home, not a crime scene. You need to eat well to have the strength to catch thieves."

He looked at Su Qingge, his voice carrying a reassuring steadiness.

Finally, he looked at Ye Qingcheng.

"Qingcheng, drinking black coffee on an empty stomach is bad for your stomach. Have some hot soup first."

Four distinct tones, four precise and nuanced ways of soothing emotions!

That magnetic voice instantly soothed all the restlessness and jealousy in the four women's hearts.

A chaotic battlefield capable of destroying the heavens and the earth was completely suppressed by Lin Chen with ease!

After breakfast, Ye Qingcheng took out a black invitation with gold foil stamping from her limited-edition Hermes bag and handed it to Lin Chen.

"Tomorrow night, the Yip Group is hosting an international antique exhibition at the city center's international convention and exhibition center, which will feature many rare treasures from overseas."

A rare hint of tenderness flashed in Ye Qingcheng's cold eyes.

"I've reserved three top-tier VIP tickets for you."

"Your aunt and uncle usually get bored in the tea room, why don't you take them there to relax?"

This is clearly the way this aloof female CEO is subtly trying to please her future in-laws.

Lin Chen wanted to refuse, as he had never been interested in such pretentious occasions.

However, the moment his fingers touched the gold-embossed invitation!

[God-level Danger Perception]!

Deep within Lin Chen's mind, something suddenly and gently twitched!

Although it is very faint, it is real!

A chilling glint flashed in the depths of Lin Chen's eyes.

He calmly accepted the invitation and turned it over.

[Divine Insight], now activated!

His gaze instantly pierced through the ordinary gold foil process and landed on the subtle pattern on the back of the invitation.

Those were several seemingly random Baroque-style patterns composed of vines and stars.

But in Lin Chen's brain, which is comparable to a supercomputer, these patterns were instantly extracted, recombined, and compared!

100% match!

The arrangement of the patterns, the hidden compositional logic, is exactly the same as the pattern on the back of the "Fool" tarot card that Jack left behind in last night's police report!

Lin Chen's pupils contracted slightly.

This is no coincidence!

That arrogant madman Jack is using this method to send him a second invitation!

He reached out to the Ye Group's antique exhibition!

And at that very moment.

A cold, chilling system notification exploded in Lin Chen's mind!

【Ding! 】

[Triggered an SSS-rank hidden quest chain: Crush the Magician's Revenge!]

[Phase One: Uncovering the Secrets of the Antique Exhibition!]

[Mission Description: The arrogant magician has laid out a magnificent stage for death. The host must travel to the antique exhibition, see through all the disguises, thwart Jack's first attempt, and protect the reputation of the family and the Ye Group from harm!]

[Task Rewards: Depends on completion rate!]

Lin Chen casually stuffed the invitation into his pocket, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"OK."

Lin Chen looked at Ye Qingcheng, his voice so calm it was frightening.

"I will definitely be there on time with my parents tomorrow night."

"This is definitely going to be a... very 'wonderful' exhibition."