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

Bai Ye's bizarre series of mummified corpse cases came to a complete end under Lin Chen's unreasonable and crushing power.

Jiangcheng City enjoyed a rare, sunny and breezy weekend.

The sun is shining and the breeze is not dry.

Downstairs in Su Qingge's apartment complex, Lin Chen leaned against the black Audi RS7 that always attracted attention, idly scrolling through his phone.

"Click".

The glass door of the apartment building was pushed open.

Lin Chen subconsciously raised his head, his eyes instantly widening!

It was unusual to see Su Qingge not wearing her usual smart police uniform today.

She changed into a fitted white T-shirt, which perfectly accentuated the toned physique she had developed through years of training.

She wore a simple light blue washed denim jeans, which made her already amazing long legs look even straighter.

She wore a pair of white sneakers, and her high ponytail swayed gently behind her head with each step, exuding a youthful and energetic aura.

Where is this the same icy policewoman who was decisive and feared by criminals in the serious crimes unit?

This is practically the campus belle senior who drives countless boys crazy on campus!

"What are you looking at?"

Su Qingge walked up to Lin Chen, her pretty face flushed slightly from his intense gaze, and she gave him a haughty glare.

My eyes are about to pop out!

But deep in her eyes, a hint of barely concealed smugness flashed.

"Ahem, Qingge, your outfit today..."

Lin Chen touched his nose, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

"It's practically trying to make me commit a crime."

Stop being so cheeky!

Su Qingge glared at him irritably, then opened the passenger door and got in.

"Hurry up and drive! If we're late, my driver will yell at me to death!"

Lin Chen got into the driver's seat and started the car.

"Buzz—!"

The RS7 let out a deep, sexy roar and sped off towards the outskirts of Jiangcheng City.

Today, Su Qingge insisted on dragging Lin Chen to the countryside to visit her former mentor, Chen Jianguo, the retired director of the Jiangcheng City Public Security Bureau.

In Su Qingge's words, Director Chen had been incredibly kind to her, almost like a father figure.

This visit was also an opportunity to "formally" introduce Lin Chen to the old man.

Does this count as meeting the parents?

Lin Chen silently complained to himself.

An hour later, the car drove into a quiet village on the outskirts of the city and stopped in front of a farmhouse with a large courtyard.

The yard is filled with various vegetables and several free-range chickens, creating a strong atmosphere of rural life.

An elderly man with gray hair, a sprightly appearance, and wearing a faded old-fashioned Zhongshan suit was sitting in a rattan chair in the courtyard, enjoying the cool air while holding a large palm-leaf fan.

He is Chen Jianguo, the iron-fisted director who once dominated the police force in Jiangcheng!

"master!"

As soon as Su Qingge saw the old man, she immediately ran over excitedly like a little girl and affectionately took his arm.

"Oh my, Qingge is here!"

When Chen Jianguo saw Su Qingge, his wrinkled face, which was usually stern, instantly blossomed into a smile, full of affection.

However, when his gaze passed over Su Qingge and landed on Lin Chen, who was following behind carrying large and small bags of gifts, the old man's face instantly darkened.

"Who is this kid?"

Chen Jianguo looked Lin Chen up and down.

Looking at Lin Chen's excessively handsome, even somewhat lazy face, and then at the flashy sports car parked outside, Director Chen felt a strong sense of dissatisfaction.

Isn't this just a rich second-generation pretty boy who only knows how to make a living off his looks, with slicked-back hair and a effeminate appearance?!

Qingge, that girl, usually has such high standards, how did she end up with such an unreliable guy?!

"Master, his name is Lin Chen. He is a criminal investigation consultant specially hired by our municipal bureau."

Su Qingge quickly introduced, her tone carrying a hint of pride.

"He solved several major cases recently!"

"A criminal investigation consultant?"

Chen Jianguo snorted coldly and looked at Lin Chen with an extremely critical eye.

"Him? With his delicate skin, he probably hasn't even seen a few dead people. The threshold for the Municipal Public Security Bureau is getting lower and lower these days; any Tom, Dick, or Harry can become an advisor!"

The old man had a fiery temper and never held back when he spoke.

Su Qingge's expression changed, and she was about to speak up to defend Lin Chen.

Lin Chen stopped her with remarkable ease, a calm and composed smile playing on his lips.

"Director Chen is right. I am indeed a newcomer and there is still much for me to learn from my seniors."

Lin Chen spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, casually placing the gift in his hand on the table.

"Hmph, glib tongue!"

Chen Jianguo didn't buy it at all and turned to Su Qingge.

"Qingge, I'm so happy that you've come all this way to see me today."

"We'll have lunch here, and the chef will make your favorite braised pork!"

"Master, you don't need to trouble yourself. Let Lin Chen cook today; he's an excellent cook!"

Su Qingge quickly replied.

"He cooks?"

Chen Jianguo looked as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, his face full of disdain.

"This pretty boy, who's never lifted a finger in the kitchen, how could he possibly tell the difference between salt and MSG? He'll blow up my kitchen!"

Lin Chen didn't say anything, but simply took off his coat, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and turned to walk into the kitchen.

"Grandpa, please sit down and enjoy my cooking today."

Watching Lin Chen walk into the kitchen, Chen Jianguo curled his lip.

"Pretending to be something he's not! I'd like to see what kind of pig slop he can whip up!"

however.

Five minutes later.

Suddenly, a rhythmic "tap tap tap tap tap" sound of chopping vegetables came from the kitchen!

The sound was so dense, like machine gun fire, yet it possessed an incredible sense of rhythm!

Then, with a loud "boom"!

An extremely strong, intensely rich aroma, so irresistible that it made one's mouth water uncontrollably, wafted wildly from the kitchen window into the yard!

Chen Jianguo was drinking tea from a purple clay teapot when he smelled the aroma. His hand trembled violently, and he didn't even notice the scalding tea spilling onto his leg!

"What... what the hell is this smell?!"

Chen Jianguo's eyes widened, almost popping out of their sockets!

He had lived most of his life and eaten countless delicacies, but he had never smelled such an enticing aroma!

After half an hour.

Lin Chen came out carrying a tray.

Four dishes and a soup were neatly arranged on the stone table in the courtyard.

Braised pork belly in Dongpo sauce, boiled cabbage in clear broth, Kung Pao chicken, steamed sea bass, plus a golden chicken soup!

Each dish is brightly colored and the knife skills are extremely exquisite; they are simply works of art!

"Old Chen, would you like to try some?"

Lin Chen casually pulled out a chair and sat down, gesturing for him to sit.

Chen Jianguo swallowed hard, picked up his chopsticks, and suspiciously took a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth.

The moment the braised pork entered his mouth, Director Chen felt as if his taste buds had been bombarded by an atomic bomb!

Rich yet not greasy, it melts in your mouth!

The rich aroma of meat, mixed with the perfect sauce, explodes wildly in your mouth!

"My God..."

Chen Jianguo was stunned, and his chopsticks fell to the table with a "clatter".

This is hardly braised pork.

This is practically the elixir of immortality that even the Jade Emperor ate!

He had lived for over sixty years, and compared to this, the dishes he had eaten from those so-called master chefs were worse than pig slop!

"Delicious! It's so damn delicious!"

Chen Jianguo immediately started shoveling food into his mouth without any regard for his image, not even bothering to say a word!

Watching her master wolf down his food, Su Qingge covered her mouth and chuckled. Her eyes, however, were filled with undisguised pride and deep affection as she looked at Lin Chen.

Is there anything this man can't do?

After a hearty meal and drinks.

Chen Jianguo let out a comfortable burp, and the way he looked at Lin Chen had completely changed!

Where was even a trace of the previous disdain and disgust?

That look in her eyes was just like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, the more she looked, the more she liked him!

"Good lad! You've been hiding your true abilities!"

Chen Jianguo slapped his thigh in extreme excitement, stood up abruptly, and rushed into the house.

A short while later, he carefully carried out a bottle of Moutai liquor covered in dust.

"This bottle of wine was a reward I received from my superiors twenty years ago when I solved a major case! I've never been willing to drink it!"

Chen Jianguo slammed the wine bottle onto the table with great fanfare.

"Today, this old man is in a great mood! Lin Chen, come on! Let's drink until we drop! I want to become sworn brothers with you!"

"puff--!"

Su Qingge, who was drinking water, suddenly spat it out.

"Master! What nonsense are you talking about! He's from the same generation as me. If you become sworn brothers with him, what am I supposed to call him? Uncle?!"

Su Qingge blushed with embarrassment and stomped her feet in frustration.

Lin Chen was also embarrassed. This old man was a man of strong character!

"Hahaha! Everyone has their own opinion! Everyone has their own opinion!"

Chen Jianguo burst into hearty laughter.

The meal was a great success, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves.

With his god-like culinary skills, Lin Chen easily won over his hot-tempered father-in-law...

Oh no, old director.