Lin Qingwan's face was filled with disappointment.
Had Lin Xuan really dealt such a deadly blow to the Lin family? Did he truly hate them this much?
Lin Chang's expression darkened. "This time, I will make sure Lin Xuan rots in prison!"
"Dad..." Lin Qingwan grabbed Lin Chang's hand, her face pleading.
"Get off!" Lin Chang shook her hand away with such force that Lin Qingwan stumbled and fell to the ground.
Without even sparing her a glance, Lin Chang left the hotel and immediately drove to the police station.
"Officer," Lin Chang said, "Lin Xuan is a hacker. He infiltrated our company and caused severe financial losses. You must investigate this thoroughly."
The officer frowned. "Do you have any evidence?"
"Officer, I don’t have concrete proof at hand, but if you follow Lin Xuan’s trail, you’ll surely uncover something," Lin Chang insisted.
The officer nodded. "Alright, we’ll send someone to look into it."
Lin Chang pressed further, "Officer, this is urgent. Can you dispatch someone immediately?"
The officer, aware of the recent incidents at Starlight Group, replied, "Fine, wait a moment."
He made a call to check if the relevant team was available, then turned back to Lin Chang. "Give us ten minutes. Once my colleagues are ready, they’ll accompany you."
Lin Chang nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."
"And, officer," he added, "could you keep this operation discreet? If Lin Xuan catches wind of the investigation, he might destroy the evidence."
The officer reassured him, "Don’t worry. We’ll handle this professionally."
Lin Chang smirked coldly.
This time, he would make sure Lin Xuan ended up behind bars.
Twenty minutes later, the police arrived at Starlight Group to investigate.
The head of the technical department said, "Officer, this hacker’s skills are too advanced. There’s no trace left behind."
When speaking of Lin Xuan, the technical director’s face was full of admiration.
If only he knew who it was—he’d seek him out and beg to become his apprentice.
Even a few pointers from such a skilled hacker would be invaluable.
After a long search, the police found nothing.
Leaving Starlight Group, they contacted the officers investigating Skyveil Group.
"I’ve got no leads here. What about you?"
"Same here. Either the hacker at Skyveil Group is too good and erased all traces, or Skyveil wasn’t involved at all," the officer analyzed.
"At this point, the only way forward is to see what turns up in the investigation on Lin Xuan."
Meanwhile, another team of investigators arrived at Night Garden.
"Old Li, this place is worth a fortune—land is priceless here. If Lin Xuan lives here, his status must be extraordinary."
Old Chen stared at the sprawling estate, stunned.
Old Li couldn’t take his eyes off it either.
If the exterior was this luxurious, he could only imagine the opulence inside.
"Old Li, doesn’t it seem unlikely that someone who lives in a place like this would resort to such underhanded tactics against Starlight Group?" Old Chen mused.
"I was thinking the same thing," Old Li agreed.
Butler Wang came out to greet them personally.
"Gentlemen, Young Master Lin is expecting you inside. Please follow me."
Led by Butler Wang, the officers entered Night Garden, gaping like country bumpkins in the city.
They couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.
The life of the wealthy was truly something else.
Tsk, tsk—this was beyond extravagant.
It was easily the most luxurious place they’d ever set foot in.
Lin Xuan said, "Feel free to investigate whatever you need. I’ll cooperate fully."
"However..." He paused. "My girlfriend is particular about cleanliness. She doesn’t like strangers rummaging through her things. If you need to check any of her belongings, you’ll have to ask me first."
"Of course, we’re just here for a routine check," the officer said with a polite smile.
They weren’t about to offend someone so wealthy and influential.
Besides, with no evidence from Starlight or Skyveil Group, it was unlikely Lin Xuan was involved.
This was just a formality.
"Mm." Lin Xuan nodded dismissively.
"Mr. Lin, I’d like to ask you a few questions," the officer said.
"Go ahead." Lin Xuan sounded indifferent.
"Mr. Lin, I recall your computer skills are quite impressive. Do you happen to know anything about hacking?"
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow.
Tsk.
So Lin Chang had gone to the police after all.
"True, I’m skilled with computers, but hacking? Not at all."
Only a fool would admit to that.
"Officer, I’m a law-abiding citizen. Hacking is illegal—I’d never engage in such criminal activities," Lin Xuan declared with a straight face.
Beside him, Butler Wang rolled his eyes.
If Lin Xuan was law-abiding, then hardly anyone in the world wasn’t.
Who knew the young master could spin such tales—and with such convincing acting too?
The officer frowned. "If you don’t know hacking, how did you hack into the system during the National College Team Competition and set Lin Li’s score to negative?"
"That’s a misunderstanding," Lin Xuan said, crossing his legs. "In such a short time, under surveillance—how could I possibly pull that off without being caught?"
The officer’s frown deepened.
There was no evidence, but many suspected Lin Xuan.
"Lin Li’s score resetting to zero was either his own mistake or a system glitch. It had nothing to do with me."
Lin Xuan’s face betrayed no hint of deception.
The officer noted it down.
"Lin Xuan, what do you make of the recent repeated cyberattacks on Starlight Group?" the officer pressed.
Lin Xuan arched a brow. "Are you implying I did it? Think about it—if I had the skills and a grudge against the Lin family, would I let Starlight Group survive this long?"
Checkmate.
The officer couldn’t help but nod.
True.
Starlight Group’s core business was internet services. If Lin Xuan could hack them, he would’ve done it long ago.
"What’s going on here?" Su Hua walked into the living room, dressed in an elegant qipao.

rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!

to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”

uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.

his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…