The surviving attackers were removed under heavy guard.
Shen Family security copied all available footage before authorities took the systems.
Lu Chen disliked that.
He disliked nearly everything about Shen Tian.
The calmness.
The interference.
The sister.
The invisible confidence.
And especially...
The fact that Gu Qingya seemed less hostile while speaking to him.
Lu Chen stood near the executive lounge.
Gu Qingya answered questions from police.
Shen Tian waited nearby.
Shen Yan remained close.
Lu Chen watched.
Then his encrypted phone vibrated.
A message.
Black Wolf Intelligence: Domestic intermediary identified. Possible Red Scorpion connection.
His eyes narrowed.
Despite losing the assassin...
His network had still found the next lead.
Fate adjusted.
Xu Ning’s panel changed.
First Opportunity Progress: 61%
Shen Tian saw.
He’s recovering the event.
[His mercenary network is extensive.]
Can we take the lead?
[Possibly.]
A new message entered Shen Tian’s phone.
Ling Shuangxue.
Ling Shuangxue: Red Scorpion has shell companies tied to Qinghe Technologies’ competitor, Tianlong Systems.
Shen Tian stared.
Then looked toward Xu Ning.
She blinked.
[That was fast.]
Ling Shuangxue.
[Terrifying.]
Shen Tian typed.
Shen Tian: Send everything. Quietly.
Response.
Ling Shuangxue: Already done.
A complete intelligence file arrived.
Corporate transactions.
Warehouse leases.
Executive contacts.
Payments routed through four shells.
A location.
Red Scorpion Club.
Shen Tian smiled.
Lu Chen looked over.
He recognized that expression.
Someone had found something.
He walked closer.
"What?"
Shen Tian locked his phone.
"Nothing."
Lu Chen stared.
"You know who hired them."
"Maybe."
"Name."
Shen Tian smiled.
"You first."
Lu Chen’s eyes narrowed.
Shen Tian continued.
"You said this was your responsibility."
"So show me what you’ve discovered."
Lu Chen laughed once.
"You think we’re partners?"
"No."
"Then why would I share anything?"
"Exactly."
Shen Tian turned away.
Lu Chen’s expression hardened.
Gu Qingya finished with police.
She approached both.
"What happened now?"
Lu Chen answered first.
"He knows something."
Shen Tian looked toward her.
"So does he."
Gu Qingya stared between them.
"You are both exhausting."
Zhao Ming quietly nodded.
She saw.
He immediately stopped.
Gu Qingya looked toward Shen Tian.
"Your mother contacted me."
Shen Tian paused.
"...What?"
"She invited me to dinner."
Shen Tian slowly closed his eyes.
Of course.
His mother had already entered the situation.
Lu Chen frowned.
"Why?"
Gu Qingya looked toward him.
"That is none of your concern."
"I’m your..."
"Do not say fiancée."
Silence.
Lu Chen smiled faintly.
"Bodyguard."
"Temporarily."
Shen Tian almost laughed.
Gu Qingya turned toward him.
"She said our families should discuss the security incident."
"That sounds like her."
"Will you be there?"
Lu Chen’s eyes moved toward Shen Tian.
Shen Tian noticed.
Then smiled.
"Yes."
Gu Qingya nodded.
"Fine."
She turned toward Zhao Ming.
"Prepare the vehicle."
Lu Chen followed.
Shen Tian called after her.
"Miss Gu."
She stopped.
He walked closer.
Then lowered his voice.
"Replace every member of your internal IT security team who had access to today’s maintenance authorization."
Her expression changed.
"You think someone inside helped them?"
"At least one."
Lu Chen looked over.
He had reached the same conclusion.
Gu Qingya nodded slowly.
"I’ll handle it."
"Don’t announce it."
"I know."
Shen Tian smiled faintly.
For the first time...
Gu Qingya smiled back.
Small.
Brief.
But real.
"Thank you."
Lu Chen saw everything.
The golden Fate around him shifted.
Xu Ning displayed another update.
Gu Qingya opinion of Shen Tian: Favorable
Gu Qingya opinion of Lu Chen: Conflicted / Irritated
Shen Tian looked toward Xu Ning.
That was easy.
[You respected her decisions.]
The bar is low.
[Extremely.]
Lu Chen opened the car door for Gu Qingya.
She walked around to the opposite side and opened her own.
His expression tightened.
Shen Tian watched.
Then...
He laughed quietly.
That evening...
The Shen mansion prepared for dinner.
Not a casual dinner.
A formal one.
Yin Suyi personally selected the dining room.
Staff arranged flowers.
Security increased.
Ling Shuangxue arrived early with documents.
Qin Ruobing accompanied her.
Bai Xue appeared because she sensed drama.
Chi Lingxi and Su Yue remained nearby.
Shen Yan refused to leave Shen Tian’s side.
Shen Tian entered the dining room.
Then stopped.
Almost the entire harem was already present.
He looked toward his mother.
"This is a security meeting?"
Yin Suyi calmly adjusted a flower vase.
"Yes."
"Why is everyone here?"
"Family security."
Shen Tian stared.
Bai Xue smiled.
"The group name became official."
Shen Tian sighed.
Then his phone vibrated.
Jiang Feng.
He opened the message.
Jiang Feng: Saw the news. You good?
Shen Tian smiled faintly.
Even after his arc had ended...
Jiang Feng remained Jiang Feng.
Shen Tian: Fine. New annoying person.
Reply.
Jiang Feng: Protagonist?
Shen Tian stared.
He had never explicitly told Jiang Feng the full truth.
Apparently...
The man had learned enough.
Shen Tian: Something like that.
Jiang Feng: Need help?
Shen Tian considered.
Then...
Shen Tian: Not yet. Enjoy married life.
A pause.
Jiang Feng: Maple says that’s a rude way to dismiss us.
Another.
Lin Xiaoyu: VERY RUDE
Shen Tian laughed.
Su Yue leaned over his shoulder.
"They’re messaging?"
"Yeah."
She smiled.
"Tell Xiaoyu I miss her."
Shen Tian typed.
Shen Tian: Su Yue misses Xiaoyu.
Immediate reply.
Lin Xiaoyu: I MISS MOON TOO
Jiang Feng: Why are you both yelling?
Su Yue laughed.
Yin Suyi looked over.
"Guests are arriving."
Shen Tian put the phone away.
Outside...
Vehicles entered the estate.
The Gu Family.
Old Master Gu.
Gu Qingya.
And...
Lu Chen.
Old Master Gu entered first.
He smiled warmly toward Yin Suyi.
"Madam Yin."
"Old Master Gu."
They exchanged formal greetings.
Gu Qingya followed.
She had changed from her damaged business suit into a pale blue dress.
Elegant.
Controlled.
No visible sign of the attack.
Lu Chen entered behind her.
Dark clothing.
Hands in his pockets.
His eyes immediately scanned the room.
Exits.
Windows.
Security.
Cultivators.
Then...
Shen Tian.
Their gazes met.
Neither smiled.
Old Master Gu noticed Shen Tian.
He approached.
"Young Master Shen."
Shen Tian greeted him respectfully.
"Old Master Gu."
(Author’s Note: IMPORTANT!)
SEND POWESTONES!!!
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