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

The following evening, at Jiangcheng International Wharf.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sea surface into a shimmering gold, and a giant luxury cruise ship, "Sea Eden," with its pure white hull and resembling a palace on the sea, was quietly moored in its private berth, ready to welcome its distinguished guests tonight.

Luxury cars lined the dock, which was brightly lit.

The wealthy and famous, dressed in fine clothes and surrounded by bodyguards, elegantly lined up to board the ship, holding gold-embossed invitations.

Every face radiated the confidence and superiority of the upper class.

Among this group of people adorned with jewels, a young man dressed in an ordinary T-shirt and casual pants stood out as somewhat out of place.

It was Lin Chen who had his original appearance restored after being subtly adjusted by the [God-level Disguise Technique].

He held the invitation he had confiscated from the bartender in his hand, leisurely standing at the end of the line. His relaxed demeanor contrasted sharply with the tense and expectant atmosphere around him.

"Sir, your invitation."

When it was Lin Chen's turn, a white security manager with blond hair and blue eyes, dressed in a sharp suit, extended his hand with a formulaic smile on his face.

However, when his gaze fell on Lin Chen's outfit, which cost no more than five hundred yuan in total, and when he saw the name "Young Master Zhao" on the invitation, the smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by undisguised contempt and disdain.

"This invitation is for the esteemed Young Master Zhao."

The security manager flicked the invitation between his fingers and spoke in an extremely arrogant tone.

"Who do you think you are, daring to impersonate Young Master Zhao's friend?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for the wealthy people queuing around him to hear clearly.

"Whoosh—"

Countless eyes, filled with mockery and ridicule, instantly focused on Lin Chen, eager for a good show.

"Heh, where did this country bumpkin come from, thinking he can get into the 'Sea Eden'?"

"I bet he's some construction worker who found Mr. Zhao's invitation and thought he could rise to the top overnight."

"Look at his shabby appearance. I bet he's never seen so much money in his life."

The surrounding chatter rose and fell, and the security manager's smug expression grew even stronger.

What he enjoys most is displaying his power as the watchdog of the "upper class" in front of these lowly ants.

"security guard!"

The security manager exaggeratedly pinched his nose, as if Lin Chen had some unpleasant odor.

"Get this piece of trash trying to smuggle himself out of here! Don't let his filthy shoes soil our noble deck!"

Several burly security guards immediately surrounded them, their faces showing hostility.

Faced with this humiliating scene, Lin Chen not only did not get angry, but he didn't even lift his eyelids.

He simply took out his personal cell phone and dialed a number in front of everyone.

"Hey, Qingcheng, I've arrived at the dock."

"Yeah, I ran into a little trouble. A dog won't let me on the boat."

Lin Chen's tone was as calm as if he were discussing what to have for dinner.

On the other end of the phone, only a single, cold word seemed to come: "Wait."

Seeing Lin Chen's appearance, the security manager was so angry he laughed.

"Hahaha! You're even calling for backup? What, trying to get your dad, the unlicensed taxi driver, to back you up?"

"Kid, I suggest you kneel down right now and lick my shoes clean, maybe then I'll let you leave with some dignity!"

The surrounding tycoons burst into laughter, looking at Lin Chen as if he were a clown.

However, their laughter had not yet subsided.

"Boom—Boom—Boom—!!!"

A series of roars, like the howls of a ferocious beast, came from afar and suddenly tore through the night sky above the dock!

Everyone turned around in shock to see a convoy of more than a dozen black Rolls-Royce Phantoms, which, with an irresistible and domineering attitude, crashed through the dock's railings and came to a stop at the boarding entrance with a series of ear-piercing brake screech!

The car doors opened simultaneously, and nearly a hundred bodyguards dressed in black suits, wearing sunglasses, and with physiques comparable to top special forces soldiers filed out of the car, quickly forming an impenetrable human wall around them, separating all the onlookers!

The cold and chilling aura made the temperature of the entire dock seem to drop by more than ten degrees!

Amidst the horrified gazes of everyone, the rear door of the lead Phantom was pushed open.

A delicate foot, clad in a Christian Louboutin red-soled high heel, emerged first.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Qingcheng, dressed in a black haute couture business suit and exuding a queen-like, icy aura, slowly stepped out of the car.

Her pretty face was like an iceberg that never melts, and her phoenix eyes were devoid of any emotion as she glanced indifferently at the security manager who was still in a daze.

"Is it you who prevented my people from boarding the ship?"

Ye Qingcheng's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling aura that seemed to freeze the soul.

A layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on the security manager's forehead.

Although he didn't know Ye Qingcheng, just seeing this scene made him realize that he seemed to have kicked a steel plate harder than an aircraft carrier deck!

"I...I was just following the rules...He didn't have valid identification..."

The security manager stammered in his defense.

"rule?"

Ye Qingcheng's lips curled into a cold, extremely disdainful smile.

She took a document from her assistant behind her, didn't even glance at it, and slammed it hard into the security manager's face!

"Open your dog eyes and see clearly!"

"Just five minutes ago, my Ye Group acquired 30% of the operating shares of this international port at a 50% premium!"

"Now, I am the largest shareholder here!"

"Does my man need to explain himself to a dog like you if he wants to get on your worthless ship?!"

A full acquisition of 30% of the port's shares?!

That's a terrifying investment worth billions!

Just so one man could get on the ship?!

The moment the blond, blue-eyed security manager heard those words, his mind went blank, his legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground with a thud. His crotch was quickly soaked and emitted a foul stench.

His worldview was shattered at that moment!

The wealthy people who had been laughing at Lin Chen just moments before were now terrified, their faces pale and their legs trembling uncontrollably. They wished they could disappear into the ground!

The look in their eyes as they looked at Lin Chen had changed from mockery to a deep-seated awe and fear!

Lin Chen didn't bother to look at the dog, which was already terrified, again.

He stepped forward, naturally reaching out to embrace Ye Qingcheng's fragile, slender waist, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

"Qingcheng, isn't your entrance a bit too high-profile?"

Feeling the large, burning hand around her waist, a barely perceptible blush flashed across Ye Qingcheng's cold, pretty face, but she remained haughty.

"Hmph, you dare to bully my people. I'm already being lenient by not buying this ship and dismantling it."

After saying that, she took Lin Chen's arm and, amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of everyone, swaggered onto the gangway leading to the "Sea Eden".

Meanwhile, on a speedboat disguised as a coast guard patrol boat, some distance from the dock.

Su Qingge held up a high-powered telescope and saw the scene just now clearly.

When she saw Lin Chen and Ye Qingcheng's intimate posture, she bit her rosy lips tightly, and her beautiful eyes were filled with grievances and resentment that she herself could not explain.

"Hmph! That bastard! That big liar!"

"They talk about cracking down on organized crime, but they're also having shady dealings with these capitalists!"

Su Qingge was so angry that she slammed the binoculars onto her seat, her chest heaving violently.

"Team Leader Su, should we... should we still go undercover as originally planned?"

A SWAT officer standing nearby asked cautiously.

"Go into hiding! Why not go into hiding!"

Su Qingge took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the bitterness in her heart, and her eyes regained their firmness and sharpness.

She picked up the binoculars again, but this time, she wasn't looking at Lin Chen; instead, she was looking at Ye Qingcheng's massive convoy and bodyguard lineup.

The energy this woman has displayed has exceeded the scope of ordinary business tycoons.

Is this an aid to the police operation, or a huge variable?

Is Lin Chen really safe navigating between such powerful forces?

"Notify all units that the target has boarded the ship; the operation is now in its second phase!"

Su Qingge's voice trembled slightly, but it was more resolute and undeniable.

"Keep a close watch on that ship, not even a fly can get out!"