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

Lin Chen opened his eyes.

The entire manor was reflected in those deep eyes.

He ignored the lawyer's shouts and overlooked Li Mingyu's unpleasant expression beside him, speaking to the air in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, but loud enough to penetrate the noise.

"Mr. Wang, you've been watching the play for so long, aren't you going to come out and meet me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Attorney Zhang's professional smile froze.

Li Mingyu and Su Qingge were also taken aback.

Almost at the same time, a soft "click" came from inside the tightly closed, carved, gilded iron gate.

The gate slowly slid open to both sides.

A middle-aged man dressed in a plain Tang suit and cloth shoes with multiple layers of soles walked out slowly, supported by the old butler.

He looked to be around fifty years old, with a kind face, a slightly plump figure, and a signature smile that made people feel like they were basking in a warm breeze.

He is Wang Defa, the top philanthropist in Jiangcheng.

"We apologize for not welcoming you properly, officers."

Wang Defa's voice was gentle and mellow, conveying the kindness and generosity of an elder.

He first glanced at Lin Chen seemingly casually, a hint of surprise flashing deep in his eyes, then his gaze naturally turned to Li Mingyu, whose face was pale, and he took the initiative to extend his hand.

Li Mingyu was seething with anger and had no intention of shaking hands. He simply pulled out his ID and waved it stiffly.

"Wang Defa, we are from the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Major Crimes Unit."

"You are now suspected of being involved in a heinous murder and dismemberment case, and a search of your residence is required!"

Faced with this almost offensive accusation, Wang Defa showed no anger whatsoever.

Instead, he turned to his chief lawyer and bodyguards, his tone suddenly becoming stern.

"Attorney Zhang! What happened?"

"Police officers are handling cases to maintain peace and security in the community; it's our honor! How can you turn people away from us?"

"How inconsiderate of you!"

"And what are you guys doing standing here?"

"Get out of the way for these police officers!"

Attorney Zhang and his bodyguards bowed in unison.

"Yes, Chairman Wang."

Li Mingyu's prepared rage deflated instantly, like a punch landing on cotton.

Instead of resisting, the other party cooperated and even reprimanded his subordinates. How could he possibly lash out now?

Su Qingge frowned even more as she looked at the scene before her.

This Wang Defa is meticulous and more difficult to deal with than expected; he's a true smiling tiger.

Only Lin Chen, standing at the back of the crowd, casually raised his eyes and made a thought.

[Crime Radar], activated.

The next second, Lin Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Above Wang Defa's kind and gentle face, a line of clear data appeared.

Name: Wang Defa

[Sin Value: 0]

zero?

interesting.

Either this guy has never done anything bad in his life, and he's always used others to do his dirty work.

Either the halo of this "top philanthropist" is too thick, or it can even be disguised in this dimension.

Either way, it shows that this old man is an excellent prey.

"Officers, please."

Wang Defa made a "please" gesture, his posture humble and his manners impeccable.

"Just tell me how you need my cooperation."

The group entered the villa.

The interior decoration was not as magnificent as one might imagine, but rather in a classic Chinese style.

The furniture is made of huanghuali wood, and the walls are adorned with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists. A faint sandalwood fragrance permeates the air.

The most eye-catching feature is a glass cabinet that covers an entire wall, filled with various charity awards, donation certificates, and photos of the recipients with important figures.

The entire space was spotless, almost excessively clean, like an exhibition hall rather than a place for people to live.

"search!"

Li Mingyu gritted his teeth and waved his hand.

He refused to believe that such a large villa couldn't be found without a single clue.

The detectives immediately put on shoe covers, spread out, and began a thorough search of the entire villa.

Wang Defa seemed oblivious to the police ransacking his house, and walked with a smile to the mahogany tea table in the center of the living room, where he sat down.

Boil water, scald the cups, and add tea.

The movements were fluid and graceful.

"Officer Su, young man, you must have had a long journey."

"Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea to soothe your throat?"

He looked up, his gaze gentle as he looked at Su Qingge and Lin Chen.

"No need."

Su Qingge stood to the side with a cold face, vigilantly observing every corner around her.

Lin Chen didn't stand on ceremony.

He casually sat down on the single sofa furthest from the tea table, pulled out his phone, crossed his legs, and acted like a lazy bum who was just there to make up the numbers. He even started watching short videos.

Wang Defa's gaze swept over Su Qingge and finally landed on Lin Chen, who seemed harmless. The smile in his eyes deepened.

The aroma of tea rises gently.

Lin Chen appeared to be looking down at his phone, but in reality, his [Master-level Micro-expression Analysis] was already at full power.

Out of the corner of his eye, he took in every subtle movement of Wang Defa.

Just as Wang Defa poured the first brew of tea onto the tea pet and looked up at Su Qingge...

Lin Chen keenly noticed it.

A fleeting, yet intensely fervent light flashed deep within Wang Defa's gentle eyes.

That's not a man's appreciation of a woman, nor is it a lecher's desire for a beautiful woman.

It's a kind of fervor that collectors only exhibit when admiring a flawless, soon-to-be-obtained rare item—a mixture of greed, infatuation, and a morbid possessiveness.

He wasn't looking at a person, but at an object.

Lin Chen sneered inwardly.

No matter how well a fox hides its tail, it will eventually be revealed.

After half an hour.

Li Mingyu and several team members came downstairs, covered in sweat, their faces filled with frustration and disbelief.

"We've searched every inch of the house, upstairs and downstairs, including the basement and garage, but we found nothing!"

"It's so clean! There's not a single trace of blood, not even a single extra hair!"

"We checked every room; there were no hidden rooms or secret compartments. It was even cleaner than the show flat!"

Nothing was gained!

This result shattered the hopes that had just been ignited among the police officers present.

Wang Defa seemed to have anticipated this outcome. He slowly took a sip of tea before putting down the teacup, a perfectly measured "helplessness" on his face.

His chief lawyer immediately stepped forward and handed a gold-embossed business card to Li Mingyu. Although his tone was polite, the threat was unmistakable.

"Officer Li, our Chairman Wang has always supported the work of the police."

"But this time, you have caused great damage to my client's reputation without any evidence."

"If there is any further unreasonable harassment, my legal team will have no choice but to file a complaint with the relevant authorities and reserve the right to pursue legal action against those responsible."

Li Mingyu's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, but he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

Su Qingge also felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

The trail seems to have gone completely cold here.

"It seems to be a misunderstanding."

Wang Defa slowly rose, still maintaining his polite demeanor, and personally saw the guest off.

"Take care, officers. I won't see you off any further."

His manners were so impeccable that no one could find fault with him.

The group slunk out of the main building of the villa.

Everyone's face was filled with resentment and frustration, and Li Mingyu was so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder.

Passing through the neatly manicured garden, the ornate gate comes into view.

Just when everyone thought the operation had ended in complete failure and they were preparing to leave.

Lin Chen, who always followed at the back of the group like an outsider, head down playing on his phone.

My steps suddenly stopped.