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

Under Lin Chen's swift and decisive actions, the situation in the capital was completely stabilized.

After the two huge cancers, Tianqiong Group and Xiao family, were completely eradicated, the entire underground world and business landscape of Beijing underwent a complete reshuffle.

Lin Chen, the mastermind behind all of this, chose to keep his achievements hidden and lived a carefree life in his courtyard house.

Early in the morning, Lin Chen lay on a rocking chair in the yard, squinting in the sun.

Su Qingge and Ye Qingcheng left early in the morning because they had a lot of police and business documents to deal with.

Jiang Tingxue, meanwhile, was holding Su Ke'er's hand, and they were in the herb garden in the courtyard, studying with great interest the rare herbs that Lin Chen had exchanged with system points. These herbs were long extinct in the outside world, and Jiang Tingxue would occasionally let out bursts of silvery laughter.

After last night's "in-depth exchange," a wonderful chemical reaction occurred in the relationship between the four women, making it exceptionally harmonious.

Lin Chen watched this scene and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

Only when things don't go wrong in your own backyard can you live a comfortable life.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the gate of the courtyard house.

"Come in."

Lin Chen called out lazily.

The door was pushed open, and a young police officer, dressed in a brand-new, crisp police uniform and with a straight posture, strode in with standard marching steps.

The person who arrived was Li Mingyu.

At this moment, Li Mingyu has long lost his former arrogance and boastfulness, replaced by a composure and competence that comes with experience.

He carried the rank of two bars and one star on his shoulders, and the insignia on his chest was brand new, clearly indicating that he had just been promoted.

"Advisor Lin!"

Li Mingyu walked up to Lin Chen, suddenly brought his feet together, and gave Lin Chen, who was lying in the rocking chair, an extremely standard and forceful military salute.

His face was filled with excitement and heartfelt gratitude.

Lin Chen opened his eyes, looked him up and down, and said with a smile.

"Hey, Li, you look pretty smart in that new uniform."

"Reporting to Advisor Lin!"

Li Mingyu stood ramrod straight and spoke in a loud voice.

"Thanks to you! Because of my meritorious service in intercepting crucial evidence in Southeast City, and with your and Director Su's strong recommendation, I've been promoted exceptionally to deputy captain of the Special Operations Team directly under the Beijing General Bureau!"

Although this position is only a deputy captain, the words "directly under the Beijing General Bureau" and "Special Operations Brigade" are extremely prestigious.

This team specializes in handling the most challenging, dangerous, and highly confidential special cases; they are truly the elite of the elite.

Li Mingyu knew that if it weren't for Lin Chen, he would probably still be a lowly police officer in some police station in Southeast City, with no hope of ever getting ahead in his life.

Lin Chen was the benefactor who truly changed his destiny.

"Alright, alright, stop with the formalities here."

Lin Chen waved his hand, signaling him to relax.

Li Mingyu then lowered his hand, but still stood straight, his eyes filled with fervent admiration as he looked at Lin Chen.

"Consultant Lin! Without you, I, Li Mingyu, would not be where I am today!"

He thumped his chest and said with unwavering conviction.

"From now on, I, Li Mingyu, will be the fastest and sharpest knife in your hand! Wherever you point, I will strike, without hesitation!"

He is very clear about his position.

Lin Chen is the commander-in-chief who sits in the center of the army, and he must be the general who charges into battle and cuts through obstacles for his commander.

Lin Chen sat up from the rocking chair, walked over to Li Mingyu, and patted his strong shoulder.

He could sense that Li Mingyu's words came from the bottom of his heart.

This former "sycophantic" vice-captain who used to oppose him at every turn has now completely grown into a reliable subordinate who can stand on his own.

"Not bad, you've improved."

Lin Chen smiled faintly, but his eyes became deep.

"Mingyu, the waters of the capital are much deeper than you imagine."

"Although the Xiao family and the Tianqiong Group have fallen, the power vacuum they left behind after decades of dominating the capital is like the smell of blood, which will inevitably attract more and fiercer sharks."

"These sharks may come from overseas, or they may be hiding right among us."

"They are more cunning than Xiao Zhen, and more insane than Chu Tianxiong."

Although Lin Chen's tone was calm, the information revealed in his words made Li Mingyu's heart skip a beat.

He knew that Lin Chen was not exaggerating.

The end of one storm often foreshadows the arrival of an even bigger one.

"Your knife must always be kept sharp."

Lin Chen looked directly into Li Mingyu's eyes.

"Because our battle has only just begun."

Looking into Lin Chen's deep eyes, which seemed to see through everything, Li Mingyu felt a surge of heat rush from the bottom of his heart to the top of his head.

He straightened his chest again and answered loudly.

"Yes, Advisor Lin! I guarantee the mission will be accomplished!"

The capital city appears to have calmed down.

But the real undercurrents are only just beginning to stir.

Meanwhile, inside an underground fortress in North America, a project codenamed "The Abyss" has been quietly launched.

Its fangs were aimed directly at the newly reborn city, and at the man within it who was enjoying a brief moment of peace.