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

Night, Beijing, Wangfu Hotel.

As one of the most luxurious hotels in Beijing, it has hosted countless heads of state and royalty, and is itself a symbol of status and prestige.

Tonight, this hotel, which is already magnificent on ordinary days, is decorated like a heavenly palace from mythology.

A dazzling crystal chandelier hung from the dome, several meters high, reflecting light onto the gleaming marble floor. Elegantly dressed and graceful guests gathered in small groups, holding glasses of fine champagne and conversing quietly to the strains of classical music.

The air was filled with the scent of money, power, and expensive perfumes.

This is the true arena of fame and fortune in the capital.

The annual charity gala hosted by Tianxing Think Tank is not only a fundraising event, but also a top-level social gathering for Beijing's high society.

Those who receive invitations are all leaders and giants in their respective industries.

At 7:30 p.m., a Rolls-Royce Phantom, all black with sleek and elegant lines, slowly came to a stop in front of the hotel.

As the car door opened, the first thing that caught everyone's eye was a pair of long, beautiful legs encased in black silk high heels, with lines so perfect they were breathtaking.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Qingcheng, dressed in a burgundy strapless evening gown, gracefully stepped out of the car amidst the attention of everyone.

The gown, handcrafted by a top French designer, perfectly accentuated her stunningly beautiful figure. Her snow-white skin shimmered with an ivory-like luster under the lights, and a priceless pink diamond necklace adorned her long, swan-like neck, further enhancing her noble and aloof demeanor, making her appear like a queen reigning supreme.

Her appearance caused the air at the entrance of the venue to freeze for a moment.

Even the wealthy young men who were used to seeing beautiful women couldn't help but show a hint of amazement and infatuation in their eyes.

However, the next second, when they saw another man getting out of the car, all their amazement turned into intense jealousy and resentment.

Lin Chen wore a well-tailored black Brioni haute couture suit without a tie. The top two buttons of his shirt were casually undone, revealing a small patch of his tanned, muscular chest and delicate collarbone. He looked less like a stereotypical business elite and more like a wild and unrestrained gentleman.

On his handsome face, which would make any male model feel ashamed, hung a faint, languid, and playful smile.

He naturally reached out and let the aloof ice queen place her soft, boneless hand in the crook of his arm.

The two stood side by side, one cold and aloof as ice, the other handsome and divine, like a perfect couple who had stepped out of mythology. Their powerful aura instantly overwhelmed all the guests present, making them the undisputed focus of attention.

"That...that's Ye Qingcheng from the Ye Group? She truly lives up to her reputation; she's ten times more beautiful than in the financial magazines!"

"Who is the man next to her? I've never seen him before. Could he be Queen Ye's legendary mysterious boyfriend?"

"Whoever he is, the man who can make Ye Qing willingly take his arm outside the city is definitely not simple!"

Amidst whispers, Lin Chen, arm in arm with Ye Qingcheng, ignored the admiring, envious, and inquisitive gazes around them and calmly stepped into the magnificent banquet hall.

[God-level Insight] was quietly activated. His gaze seemed to casually sweep across the entire room, but in reality, he had already taken in every corner of the hall, the position of every person, and even every hidden security and surveillance camera.

He quickly found his target for the night in the crowd in the center of the hall.

Chu Tianxing.

He was surrounded by a group of wealthy and influential guests, his face adorned with his signature gentle smile, as he spoke eloquently, exuding a convincing scholarly demeanor and charismatic leadership.

As if sensing Lin Chen's gaze, Chu Tianxing also raised his head, his eyes meeting Lin Chen's from afar through the crowd.

A barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, as if he hadn't expected Ye Qingcheng to bring a male companion tonight.

But then, he smiled apologetically at the guests around him, picked up a glass of red wine, and took the initiative to walk towards Lin Chen and Ye Qingcheng.

"Mr. Ye, your presence tonight truly makes this small banquet an honor."

Chu Tianxing's voice is warm, mellow, and magnetic, making it very pleasant to listen to.

His gaze lingered for a moment on Ye Qingcheng's stunningly beautiful face, with just the right amount of appreciation, but without a trace of lewdness or greed, displaying the demeanor of a gentleman.

Then, his gaze turned to Lin Chen.

"This must be Lin Chen, the consultant who has recently risen to fame in the capital and solved a series of strange cases. I have long admired your name. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed young, promising, and handsome."

Chu Tianxing extended his hand, his face still bearing that impeccable, sincere, and enthusiastic smile.

However, Lin Chen did not shake hands with him.

He simply stared at the man before him, his deep eyes like two bottomless pools of ice, trying to see right through Chu Tianxing's soul.

[God-level micro-expression analysis]!

[God-level psychological profiling]!

In Lin Chen's view, Chu Tianxing's gentle and refined face was instantly broken down into hundreds of tiny muscle groups.

He saw it.

He noticed that when Chu Tianxing reached out his hand and said "I've long admired your name," his smile was perfect, but the contraction of his orbicularis oculi muscle was 0.03 seconds slower than when he normally expressed goodwill.

He saw, under his gaze, a fleeting glimpse of perfectly concealed, extreme arrogance and... madness, like a god looking down on an ant, deep within Chu Tianxing's seemingly calm eyes!

It's a morbid desire for control that makes everyone feel like they're being manipulated!

It really was you.

Lin Chen sneered inwardly, but put on a polite smile.

"Advisor Chu, you're too kind. Compared to you, a leading figure in academia, I'm just a nobody, not worthy of being mentioned."

His tone suddenly shifted, becoming quite meaningful.

"I've just recently become quite interested in the 'butterfly effect' theory. So I've been very curious, Consultant Chu, what do you think about a butterfly with blood on its wings flapping its wings so freely in the capital city..."

Lin Chen paused, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing straight into Chu Tianxing's heart.

"...Will it eventually ignite a raging fire that burns itself to ashes?"

The words had barely left his mouth!

The air seemed to freeze in that instant!

Lin Chen's words were no longer an implication, but a naked and undisguised declaration of war!

He directly revealed the "Butterfly" symbol of the Cleaners organization to Chu Tianxing's face!

Ye Qingcheng, standing to the side, sensed the sudden change in atmosphere and instinctively tightened her grip on Lin Chen's arm.

The smile on Chu Tianxing's face finally stiffened slightly.

His pupils contracted to the size of pinpoints the instant Lin Chen finished speaking!

That was the most instinctive and undisguised reaction of terror when a hunter suddenly pressed a gun to the back of the heart!

Although this process lasted less than 0.1 seconds.

However, Lin Chen still managed to capture it accurately!

However, Chu Tianxing is Chu Tianxing after all.

After countless perfect murders, he could still present himself as a saint, demonstrating a psychological fortitude that was beyond comprehension.

After that moment of shock, all the emotions in his eyes were once again covered by that gentle, jade-like perfect mask.

He even chuckled lightly, as if Lin Chen were just telling a harmless, lame joke.

"Haha, Consultant Lin is really witty and humorous."

He withdrew his hand from mid-air, calmly swirled the red wine in his glass, and responded with a smile, as if discussing an academic issue:

"Whether the butterfly will be burned to ashes, I don't know. But I believe that in the face of absolute wisdom and perfect order, any uncontrollable factor that tries to disrupt the balance will eventually be eliminated."

"Scientific discussions are always welcome. Excuse me, Mr. Ye, Advisor Lin."

After saying this, he nodded elegantly to the two of them, then turned around and calmly walked back into the crowd, as if the intense confrontation that had just taken place had never happened.

Their eyes met for the last time in the air.

It was as if invisible, crackling sparks were violently scattering in the void!

The war has begun.