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

Ye Qingcheng's domineering declaration instantly added a touch of gunpowder to the originally warm and romantic atmosphere.

"Why should it be yours? My husband was drawn for me!"

Su Ke'er was the first to object, pouting as she tried to snatch it.

"Mr. Ye, isn't this against the rules? Everyone who sees it gets a share."

Su Qingge also made a rare joke, her beautiful eyes filled with a sense of determination.

Although Jiang Tingxue didn't speak, her cold gaze at the painting in Ye Qingcheng's arms made her stance clear.

Just as a "battle for the painting in the harem" was about to unfold, Lin Chen smiled and shook his head, then stepped forward and "rescued" the painting from Ye Qingcheng's arms.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing."

He smiled, as if soothing several cats fighting over dried fish:

"This is the master copy. I'll paint a separate one for each of you later, and I guarantee it will be even better than this one, okay?"

Upon hearing this, the four women finally gave up and contentedly let go of the "master copy".

A minor incident was averted without a trace thanks to Lin Chen's superb "art of maintaining balance".

The afternoon became pleasant and cozy.

Lin Chen chatted and drank tea with his parents in the courtyard, while the four stunning beauties huddled together, chattering about what to wear that evening and where to have a celebratory feast.

The courtyard was filled with long-lost laughter and joy.

However, this tranquility was broken around three o'clock in the afternoon by a steady knock on the door.

"I'll go open the door."

Lin Chen stood up, walked to the front door, and unlatched it.

Outside the door stood a middle-aged man with a tall and dignified posture.

It was Su Qingge's father, Su Jianguo, who is now one of the highest-ranking officials in the Beijing police force.

Behind him followed two plainclothes guards with sharp, eagle-like eyes and bulging temples, clearly top-tier imperial guards.

"Uncle Su."

Lin Chen greeted him with a smile, showing no restraint despite the other party's status.

"Lin Chen".

Su Jianguo looked at the increasingly unfathomable young man before him, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

There was admiration, gratitude, and lingering fear, but above all, there was a deep sense of awe.

Last night, when he learned from Li Mingyu's report that Lin Chen had single-handedly stormed into Chu Tianxing's death maze and forcibly demolished the impregnable underground fortress in an almost supernatural way, he didn't sleep a wink all night.

He knew that if it weren't for Lin Chen, he would have died long ago in that meticulously planned mudslide.

He knew even better that if it weren't for Lin Chen, Chu Tianxing, this huge malignant tumor hidden in the heart of China, would have caused even more harm!

This young man can no longer be simply described as a "national asset".

He is the pillar of strength!

"Dad? What brings you here?"

Hearing the sound, Su Qingge, who was in the courtyard, ran out in surprise.

"On behalf of the organization, I am here to present our hero with a belated appointment and honor."

Su Jianguo smiled gently at his daughter, then his expression became extremely solemn.

He waved his hand, and a guard behind him immediately handed him a red top-secret document bag sealed with sealing wax.

Su Jianguo personally took the document bag and handed it to Lin Chen with both hands, his voice steady and firm:

"Lin Chen, following an emergency meeting at the highest levels, this document has been jointly issued. On behalf of the nation, I am officially informing you."

He paused, then said, word by word:

"From today onwards, you are not only a special advisor to the Beijing General Bureau, but you have also been exceptionally appointed as—an 'Honorary Specially Appointed Expert' of the Supreme National Security Bureau!"

"Honorary Distinguished Expert?"

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Yes."

Su Jianguo's eyes were filled with an unprecedented seriousness.

"This identity is not part of any regular staff and is independent of all departments. Your file will be classified as 'S-level Top Secret,' the highest level of state secret."

"Your authority will supersede that of all regular law enforcement agencies!"

"In handling any top-level emergency involving national security, you will have the privilege of 'acting first and reporting later'!"

"Act first, report later!"

These four words exploded in the courtyard like a bombshell!

This is no longer a simple honor, but a supreme power and trust bestowed by the nation!

Lin Chen took the heavy file bag, weighed it in his hand, but his face still held that calm and composed smile.

He did not show much excitement or flattery.

Because he knew very well that with his current strength, which was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, and his wealth, which was comparable to that of a nation, these so-called empty titles and privileges were nothing more than icing on the cake for him.

He accepted it mainly because he knew it was the official attitude towards him.

This is the most thorough recognition and gesture of goodwill towards his status as an "uncrowned king" who exists outside the rules.

With this identity, his future actions will be much more convenient, and he will be spared a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Okay, I'll take it."

Lin Chen smiled faintly and casually handed the red file folder, which was enough to drive countless people crazy, to Su Qingge next to him.

"Qingge, please keep this safe for me."

Su Qingge looked at the two men she admired most: one was her father, who represented the pinnacle of national power; the other was her lover, whom even the nation held in awe.

She took the document bag, and felt as if the thin paper bag weighed a ton.

An unparalleled sense of pride and honor welled up in her heart.

This is the man Su Qingge has her eye on!

Unique and unparalleled!

Looking at Lin Chen's calm and composed demeanor, Su Jianguo's last remaining doubts were completely dispelled.

The higher-ups had their concerns about entrusting such enormous power to one person.

But now it seems their worries were unnecessary.

This man possesses a temperament and vision far exceeding that of ordinary people, matching his terrifying strength.

For him, power was truly just a tool.

"Lin Chen, the nation will not forget your contributions."

Su Jianguo said from the bottom of his heart.

"From now on, if you ever need anything, the entire nation of China will be your strongest support!"

This is a nation's highest promise to an individual.