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

The next morning, Lin Chen drove his modified black SUV leisurely toward the IFC Mall.

Last night at the forensic center, after calming down the frightened little wildcat Jiang Tingxue and assigning her "homework," Lin Chen's thoughts turned to another ice queen.

The "Longevity Club," this venomous snake, has already extended its fangs to those around it.

This is no longer a simple act of provoking trouble; it is a blatant challenge to Lin Chen's bottom line.

"Interesting. Do you really think I, Lin Chen, am someone to be trifled with?"

Lin Chen rested one hand on the steering wheel, a cold smile curving his lips.

He wanted to see just what kind of monsters and demons this clandestine "Longevity Club" really was.

The IFC (International Finance Centre), a skyscraper entirely constructed of glass curtain walls and a steel frame, resembles a sword piercing the sky, showcasing the unparalleled wealth and status of the Ye Group. Since Ye Qingcheng moved the group's headquarters here, it has become the absolute core of the entire Beijing business district.

Lin Chen's license plate served as the highest-level access pass, allowing him to enter the underground private parking garage without any hindrance.

Instead of going upstairs, he first went to the staff restaurant on the basement level for a look around.

As expected, the executive chef of Ye Qingcheng's Michelin-starred restaurant was personally overseeing the design of the menu for today's executive lunch.

Lin Chen strolled over, activated his [God-Level Culinary Skills], and with a few words, instructed the chef on several seemingly simple dishes that actually required extremely high levels of skill in controlling the heat and matching ingredients. The experienced head chef was sweating profusely, and looked at Lin Chen as if he were a god.

Having secured the Queen's lunch, Lin Chen finally took the private elevator to the top floor with satisfaction.

However, as soon as the elevator doors opened, a cold and oppressive atmosphere rushed out.

"Useless! They're all useless!"

A cold yet angry shout came from behind the heavy rosewood office door, followed by a loud "bang," as if a thick stack of documents had been slammed onto the table.

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

Oh ho, who's so bold as to provoke his Ice Queen into such a rage?

He pushed open the office door and saw Ye Qingcheng, who was usually calm and composed, unfazed even in the face of a collapsing mountain, now with a fierce look on her face. Her phoenix eyes were burning with rage, and the chill emanating from her body almost froze the air in the entire room.

In front of her desk, made of purple-gold nanmu wood worth millions, several high-ranking executives in suits, who were usually influential figures in the business world, were all silent and trembling, their heads bowed, not daring to even breathe, their bodies shaking like fallen leaves in the autumn wind.

Seeing this scene, Lin Chen roughly understood what was going on.

He didn't ask any further questions, but simply waved casually at the executives who were almost suffocated by the queen's aura.

The executives, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, glanced at Lin Chen with tears of gratitude, and then practically fled the office.

The whole world became quiet in an instant.

Lin Chen shook his head with amusement and turned to walk into the office's accompanying tea room.

This place houses a collection of top-quality teas and coffee beans from around the world, and even a set of celadon-glazed teaware specially made in Jingdezhen.

He unlocked the [God-level Tea Ceremony Mastery] level.

Taking water, warming the cup, placing the tea leaves, brewing... the series of actions flowed smoothly and were full of a pleasing rhythm.

The air was soon filled with a rich and mellow aroma of rock tea.

The fragrance seemed to have a life of its own, seeping into the nasal cavity in delicate strands, instantly soothing the restlessness in one's heart.

A moment later, Lin Chen walked up behind Ye Qingcheng, carrying a cup of top-quality Da Hong Pao tea with a bright red color and an enticing aroma.

"Who made my queen angry? Here, have some tea to calm her down."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a gentle, soothing power.

Ye Qingcheng's tense body trembled slightly, but she still did not turn around, only letting out a cold "humph" from her nose.

Lin Chen didn't mind. He gently placed the teacup beside her, then walked around behind her and placed his warm hands lightly on her stiff shoulders, which were stiff from anger.

The pressure was just right, pressing her tense acupoints with perfect precision.

Ye Qingcheng originally wanted to keep a straight face, but as that warm and comfortable force came, she felt as if the fatigue and anger of the past few days had found an outlet.

Once the body's defenses are relaxed, the mind's defenses also soften.

She finally shed all pretense, leaning back wearily and surrendering her entire weight to the broad and firm chest behind her. She stretched out her slender hand and rubbed her throbbing temples.

"Honey...something terrible has happened."

Her voice carried a hint of vulnerability and dependence that even she herself hadn't noticed.

"Tell me, if the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you."

As Lin Chen massaged her, he whispered softly in her ear.

"The core data of our 'targeted anti-aging gene drug,' which we have been secretly developing for three years, was stolen last night."

Ye Qingcheng took a deep breath, and the chill in her voice intensified once more.

"This project is the most important strategic plan for the Ye family over the next ten years, with an investment of nearly 10 billion yuan and a top-notch research team."

"What's even stranger is..."

She paused, then lowered her voice even further.

"Li Feng, the chief scientist in charge of this project, suddenly went crazy at home last night without any warning. He bit anyone he saw and talked nonsense."

"He has now been forcibly sent to a mental hospital. The doctor said that his brain has suffered irreversible damage and he can't even say a complete sentence."

Lin Chen paused slightly during the massage, and his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

Anti-aging drugs?

go Ape?

High-tech crime, coupled with psychological destruction...

The tone and technique are exactly the same as that "Longevity Club"!

It seems that the other party not only wants Mr. Liu's blood sample, but also has their eyes on the Ye Group, an even bigger piece of meat.

Their purpose is far more than just making money.

The ambition hidden behind the words "immortality" is probably much greater than he imagined.

"don’t worry."

Lin Chen resumed the massage, his voice as calm as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"It's just data theft and people going crazy, right? No big deal."

He lowered his head, his lips close to Ye Qingcheng's crystal-clear earlobe, the warm breath causing the queen's body to tremble slightly.

"After I help you catch the mole, retrieve the data, and then uproot that damn club, I'll take care of it completely."

"How will you reward me then?"