Ning Jiaqi pressed against Lin Chen's back, feeling his firm muscles and warm body temperature, and a strange sense of emotion welled up in her heart. She closed her eyes tightly, quietly enjoying this happiness that belonged to her.

As dusk settled, the streetlights began to flicker. Even the happiest journey has an end. When they reached the vicinity of Ning Jiaqi's house, Lin Chen gently called out to Ning Jiaqi on his back, "My little princess, are you asleep?"

"I was asleep, don't disturb me!" Although Ning Jiaqi was a little sleepy, she couldn't help but respond when she heard Lin Chen address her as "Princess Ning." She had been called "Princess Ning" since she was a child, and hearing it from Lin Chen's mouth made her feel even sweeter.

Lin Chen chuckled softly and gently put Ning Jiaqi down from his back. He looked at her affectionately and said, "Alright, Princess, please go home."

Ning Jiaqi responded softly, but remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch. Lin Chen, seeing her hesitant expression, smiled gently. He slowly lowered his head, gently capturing her lips in his, beginning a tender and delicate kiss.

This kiss lacked the initial fervor and intensity, filled only with tenderness and reluctance. Ning Jiaqi, immersed in this tenderness, gently responded to him.

"What, changed your mind? Don't want to go back?" Lin Chen whispered in Ning Jiaqi's ear between kisses. His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it could reach straight to her heart.

Ning Jiaqi didn't answer, but looked deeply at Lin Chen with her eyes full of reluctance. In the end, she gently waved her hand, turned around, and walked into the brightly lit house.

Lin Chen watched her retreating figure until she completely disappeared from sight before slowly turning around and stepping onto this familiar yet unfamiliar street.

By now, the sky was as black as ink, but the city lights had somewhat diluted the darkness. This city was vast and beautiful, filled with bustling activity and vibrant energy. Lin Chen strolled along the street, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Just then, a dilapidated car suddenly stopped beside him. The door opened, and a familiar figure stepped out. Looking at the person, Lin Chen's face showed a faint smile.

"Long time no see, old dog brother! You haven't even contacted your brother." After getting out of the car, the young general gave Lin Chen a big hug, as if he wanted to pour all his longing into the embrace.

"Haha, I was just worried you'd be too busy. Besides, you found me, didn't you? You've helped me so much before, I've been wanting to treat you to a meal!" Lin Chen replied with a smile, his tone full of teasing and friendliness.

"Tch, then go ahead and invite me! I thought you'd forgotten about me. But speaking of which, you're a big boss now, aren't you going to offer to mentor me?" the young general said, feigning grievance.

"Oh, not at all, I haven't really settled in yet. But what have you been up to lately? I heard that Brother Bawang has left Code C and is now a department head. What about you? Did you go with him too?" Lin Chen changed the subject and asked about the young general's recent situation.

"No, I left immediately. I couldn't stand that bureaucratic atmosphere; I prefer a free and easy life. Now, I'm a full-time hacker at home, I have money and everything I want, it couldn't be more carefree!" the young general said proudly.

"Hacking? Holy crap, that's illegal!" Lin Chen said, feigning surprise.

"You dare to say I broke the law? How many illegal things have you made me do? Even if we investigate, you're the mastermind!" the young general retorted without any politeness.

"Haha, that's true." Lin Chen laughed awkwardly, not continuing the topic. Then he glanced at the little general's dilapidated car. "Are you sure... you have whatever you want now?"

"Ahem...that's not the point. By the way, are you really a big boss now? 'The School Beauty's Bedtime Master' is so good, I watch every episode! Are Liu Tiantian and Ding Jiaying your girls? Can I get their autographs?" The young general suddenly changed the subject, mentioning Lin Chen's TV series and the actresses in it.

"What's a signature? I can arrange for them to have dinner with you!" Lin Chen said generously.

"Really? My good brother!" The young general's eyes lit up, and he excitedly patted Lin Chen on the shoulder. "But before that, I have to talk to you about something serious." The young general's tone changed, and his expression became serious.

Seeing this, Lin Chen also stopped smiling and looked at the young general seriously. "What important matter is it? Is it related to what happened at Haizhou Railway Station last time?" he asked tentatively.

“That’s right.” The young general nodded. “I received information that it was a premeditated plan. Because of your presence, the impact of their plan was greatly weakened.”

"Where did you get this information from?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"Don't worry about that," the young general said with a mysterious smile.

"Is the mastermind named Lin Ruoyue?"

Upon hearing the name, the young general was startled and looked at Lin Chen in surprise. "You... how did you know?" he stammered.

"Because she is my older sister."

"I see... Actually, Lin Ruoyue wasn't the real mastermind; there was someone else behind her."

This statement shocked Lin Chen. He knew Lin Ruoyue's power and personality well, but he never expected that someone could actually control her.

"I have a feeling that the Lin family of Haizhou... is about to face a great calamity!" the young general said in a deep voice. He vaguely sensed that this matter was far more complicated than he had imagined.

Lin Chen also sensed that things were going badly. He was well aware of his feud with the Lin family, but he hadn't expected that besides himself, the Lin family had offended other powerful figures. This made him sneer, "Hmph, they deserve it!"

In that instant, the young general keenly caught the fleeting gloating in Lin Chen's eyes, and a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart. "Please, they are still your family, how could you..." His words carried a hint of reproach, but also a helpless understanding of Lin Chen's complex personality.

"I have no connection with them whatsoever." Lin Chen's voice was calm and indifferent, as if stating a fact unrelated to himself. His eyes were deep, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts.

Upon hearing this, the young general's lips twitched slightly, and images of Lin Chen's shocking past involuntarily surfaced in his mind—the ruthless slaughter of thugs and mercenaries, and his efficient and cold-blooded killing methods, like a harvester. He sighed and rolled his eyes at Lin Chen, "Alright, I almost forgot, you're a heartless and extreme guy."

Feeling somewhat dejected and disappointed, Lin Chen returned home. He had been looking forward to a warm and cozy time with Ning Jiaqi, but unexpectedly found himself entangled in a conflict with a mysterious force. Now, back home, he still had to face the "interrogation" of the twin sisters, Liu Xinxin and Liu Tiantian.

However, Lin Chen wasn't entirely unprepared. While he found Liu Xinxin's shrewdness and experience challenging, he was confident in dealing with the naive Liu Tiantian. His secret was simple—take her shopping and let her fully enjoy the pleasures of shopping!

Inside the largest luxury shopping mall in the bustling metropolis of Haizhou, Liu Tiantian was overwhelmed by the dazzling array of goods. Although she was a celebrity, she didn't own many luxury items; most were provided by her company. At that moment, her eyes gleamed with excitement and longing.

"Tian Tian, ​​what do you think of this? It's perfume, and it's perfect for a beautiful girl like you," Lin Chen said with a smile.

“Okay!” Liu Tiantian replied without hesitation.

"And this bag? It's both stylish and practical."

"I want one too!" Her voice was full of joy.

"And this set of cosmetics will make your beauty even more radiant."

"Let's pack it all up!" Liu Tiantian was so excited she almost jumped up. If Lin Chen hadn't stopped her in time, she really wanted him to buy the entire mall!

In this upscale establishment, every corner exuded luxury and expense. A salesperson greeted them politely with a smile. Liu Tiantian nodded in response, while Lin Chen picked up a brochure and began to carefully peruse it.