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

The next morning.

Jiangcheng City Public Security Bureau, Large Case Analysis Room.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the blinds, casting dappled patterns on the large oval conference table.

However, the atmosphere in the entire conference room was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Su Qingge was dressed in a crisp police uniform, her beautiful face showing deep fatigue and solemnity.

She was standing in front of the projector, holding a laser pointer, reporting to the high-ranking officials of the Municipal Public Security Bureau and key members of the Major Crimes Unit about the thrilling scene that had occurred in the evidence room the previous night.

"Distinguished leaders, this is the situation."

"This suspect, codenamed 'The Man of a Thousand Faces,' is not only a master of disguise, but even more terrifyingly, he possesses an extremely advanced technique for deep hypnosis!"

Su Qingge opened a slide, which showed a surveillance screenshot of Li Mingyu walking toward the shredder with bloodshot eyes like a zombie last night.

"If it weren't for Advisor Lin's foresight last night, setting up an ambush in the evidence room beforehand and forcibly waking Captain Li with his miraculous traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture technique."

"So, the crucial evidence file we used to lure the enemy out has been reduced to a pile of shredded paper!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mingyu, who was sitting in the corner of the conference table, turned a deep purplish-red.

Although he shamelessly came to the meeting today, he felt worse than if he had swallowed a fly.

Last night, he was not only treated like a puppet, but also lost face in front of Su Qingge.

This caused his jealousy and hatred towards Lin Chen to reach an extreme.

"Damn it, Lin, don't get too cocky! Even the best-laid plans can backfire. I don't believe you can be so lucky every time!"

Li Mingyu cursed wildly in his heart.

And in the seat next to Su Qingge.

Lin Chen was lounging in his leather swivel chair, holding a thermos cup that looked like those worn by retired cadres.

He slowly unscrewed the lid, blew on the few goji berries floating on top, and took a delicious sip of tea.

"Consultant Lin, regarding the wig left behind by the Thousand-Faced Man at the scene, what progress has the forensic department made?"

Director Lu Zhenhua frowned and looked at Lin Chen, asking a question.

Lin Chen put down the thermos and was just about to speak.

"Bang!"

A loud bang!

The two heavy, solid wood double doors of the conference room were suddenly pushed open roughly from the outside!

The loud impact was like a thunderclap in the quiet conference room, startling many officers who were taking notes, causing them to drop their pens.

Everyone turned to look at the gate.

An elderly man with gray hair, a sprightly appearance, and dressed in a high-ranking police uniform stood at the door with a furious expression.

His cloudy yet sharp eyes were fixed on Lin Chen, who was sitting in the chair!

"master?!"

When Su Qingge saw who it was, she exclaimed in surprise, her beautiful face filled with disbelief.

The person who came was none other than Director Chen, a former leading figure in Jiangcheng's police force and Su Qingge's mentor!

Although Director Chen had retired, he was specially rehired by the Municipal Bureau as a senior criminal investigation consultant because of his rich experience and high prestige.

He usually dotes on his apprentice Su Qingge, and he also highly praises Lin Chen for solving many strange cases. He has even praised Lin Chen in public on several occasions as the future of Jiangcheng's police force.

She even tried to matchmake Lin Chen and Su Qingge.

But what's wrong with this old bureau chief today?

Why are you acting like you've taken a shot of gunpowder?

"Old Chen, what's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?"

Director Lu Zhenhua quickly stood up and greeted him with a forced smile.

"Lu Zhenhua! You still have the nerve to ask me what's wrong!"

Old Director Chen showed no respect for the current director, shoving Lu Zhenhua aside and striding to the conference table.

He slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups on it jump!

"I'm asking you! Who gave him the authority to spout nonsense at yesterday's press conference!"

Director Chen suddenly raised his hand, his finger almost poking Lin Chen's nose, and began to curse loudly, spitting as he did so.

"Lin Chen! You are absolutely audacious! To gain attention and to solve a case, you actually dared to fabricate evidence in front of the entire Jiangcheng media! You lied and claimed to have the killer's DNA!"

"Do you even realize the terrible social impact your actions have caused?! Once the media and the public discover that the police are lying, the credibility of the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau will be completely destroyed!"

"A person like you, who has no discipline and acts recklessly, doesn't deserve to stay in the police force!"

As Director Chen spoke, he became increasingly agitated, his chest heaving violently, and he shouted sternly.

"Now! In my capacity as a senior advisor to the Municipal Public Security Bureau, I order you to immediately hand over all the information you possess regarding the 'Man of a Thousand Faces' case! From this moment on, you are suspended from your duties! Get out of here immediately and undergo an internal investigation!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the entire conference room!

Everyone was stunned!

No one expected that Director Chen, who was always kind and amiable and favored Lin Chen, would suddenly turn on him and immediately dismiss Lin Chen!

Su Qingge panicked and rushed forward to grab the old director's arm, anxiously explaining.

"Master! You've misunderstood! Yesterday's press conference was part of our planned scheme! It was a smokescreen deliberately set up by Lin Chen to lure the enemy out, and it proved successful—the Thousand-Faced Man really did show up last night!"

"Shut up! This is none of your business!"

Director Chen abruptly shook off Su Qingge's hand, his eyes chillingly cold.

"Qingge, you've disappointed me so much! You actually joined this outsider in this nonsense! I think you don't even want to be the head of the Major Crimes Unit anymore!"

Su Qingge was stunned by the shout and her eyes instantly turned red.

She couldn't understand how her beloved master could become so cold and unapproachable, refusing to listen to any explanations!

And in the corner.

Li Mingyu was overjoyed!

cool!

That was fucking awesome!

He almost couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Lin Chen, you've finally met your match! Even Director Chen can't stand your arrogant attitude anymore! Serves you right for being so cocky and smug; now you've bitten off more than you can chew! Get lost!"

Li Mingyu screamed inwardly, looking at Lin Chen as if he were a dead man.

The atmosphere in the entire conference room plummeted to freezing point.

All eyes were on Lin Chen, eager to see how this arrogant consultant would react to the wrath of the police magnate.

Is it an admission of wrongdoing?

Or should I leave in a huff?

however.

To everyone's surprise.

Lin Chen showed no panic whatsoever, nor even an angry expression.

He remained seated steadily in that leather swivel chair, even comfortably crossing his legs.

Lin Chen slowly put down the thermos in his hand, raised his head, and looked up and down at the furious "Director Chen" with great interest.

Then, Lin Chen's lips slowly curled into an undisguised, mocking sneer.

"Keep acting, keep acting."

Lin Chen uttered a few words calmly, his voice not loud, but it clearly carried throughout the entire conference room.

"But to be honest, with acting skills like that, you'd have a hard time even being an extra in Hengdian. It's too exaggerated."