Chapter 247: The Final Seven Deadly Sins

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The dignitaries seated themselves in the front row of the auditorium, and the room, filled with thousands of attendees, erupted in unprecedented applause. On stage, the host announced the commencement of the commendation and report meeting, held specifically for Lin Xian.

Following the host’s opening remarks, Old Mr. Song took the stage. He praised Lin Xian’s actions, read out the official commendation, and invited Lin Xian to come forward and receive his award.

Then, the music started.

Lin Xian, dressed in formal attire, walked slowly from backstage. Cameras from various media outlets followed him, and the applause in the auditorium grew even louder. Old Mr. Song, smiling and clapping, approached Lin Xian, shook his hand, and then turned to face the cameras for a photo.

Next came the award ceremony. Lin Xian received his certificate of bravery, a top ten citizen certificate, and a cash prize placard from Old Mr. Song. This was the highest honor Lin Xian had ever received.

In reality, if it hadn’t been for the need to flush out Zhou Duan Yun, Lin Xian wouldn’t have wanted to be so high-profile. But later, he thought about it. He couldn’t hide anymore. Even though the public reports didn’t mention the operation on Ji Lin Xian’s birthday night, no wall is without cracks. Even if only a few people in the Donghai Police Department knew about these events, a determined investigator could still uncover the truth.

Moreover, Lin Xian’s enemies weren’t ordinary. He had no idea if the members of the Genius Club were watching him. This organization was too mysterious. So mysterious that it seemed non-existent.

At least, life had been calm recently, and Lin Xian felt the Genius Club was unlikely to be targeting him.

First, his assistance in arresting Ji Lin and Ji Xin Shui was justified; they were murderers wanted by all of Donghai. He was just a “helpful citizen.”

Secondly, Ji Xin Shui had mistaken him for a test or even a judge from the Genius Club; this misunderstanding suggested that the Genius Club didn’t want him dead, Ji Xin Shui did. Perhaps the old man’s plan was to use his head to claim a reward from Copernicus in the Genius Club. But unfortunately for Ji Xin Shui, his arrogance led to his downfall before his plan could come to fruition.

Lastly, and most crucially, Yellow Finch provided Lin Xian with a sense of security. She was a member of the Genius Club. If the club wanted him dead, he wouldn’t be alive now. Not only that, but Yellow Finch had helped him repeatedly, behaving nothing like an enemy.

So Lin Xian wasn’t entirely sure. What kind of organization was the Genius Club? What was its purpose? Was it just or evil? Even when Ji Xin Shui mentioned Copernicus, making it sound like these scientists were killed on his orders... could this information be trusted?

Ji Xin Shui was a poor imitator, arrogant and self-absorbed. It’s possible he misunderstood or acted on his own. At the very least... if he could mistake Lin Xian for a Genius Club examiner, it seemed likely that Copernicus hadn’t ordered him to kill Lin Xian; it was a personal vendetta.

In short, hiding was less effective than building his own strength.

Might makes right.

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap!!!

After the enthusiastic applause, it was time for Lin Xian’s speech.

Chu An Qing scratched her head and smiled sheepishly: “I still think about you pulling me back from the road and saving me; although I fainted soon after, at that moment, you were like a hero descending from the sky! My dad often tells me to learn from you, from your excellent qualities. I think so too. If one day, as Mr. Liu Feng said, I encounter a situation that requires me to stand up, protect something, and be brave...”

She looked up, her eyes determined: “I will be just like you, Senior... Without hesitation!”

Lin Xian smiled: “I believe you will.” He pushed the bravery award trophy towards her: “Here’s an early award for you.”

“Oh no, I can’t take your trophy! Haha, maybe someday I’ll earn my bravery award! Then we can have a matching set!”

...

After exchanging pleasantries with a few business associates, the auditorium was nearly empty, with the audience and media packing up and leaving. Lin Xian headed to the parking lot, ready to leave.

The electric door of the Alphard opened. Lin Xian placed the certificates and trophy on the seat and was about to get in—

“That was a passionate speech, Mr. Lin Xian.” A woman’s calm voice suddenly came from behind.

“Thank you.” Lin Xian responded reflexively. He had heard similar compliments countless times in the auditorium, saying “thank you” so much that his lips were almost numb. After saying that, he put his raised foot down, turned around, and looked at the woman who had just spoken.

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At that moment... his eyes slowly widened.

The woman before him was a foreigner!

The flawless sentence without any accent came from this foreign beauty. She was tall, wearing sky-high heels, making her seem taller than Lin Xian. Her long legs were like straight chopsticks, mostly hidden under black leather, yet still giving a sense of a model’s perfect figure.

Looking up, her hair was long and smooth, shining, clearly well-maintained. And her face was the most captivating feature. She didn’t have the traditional Asian look or the typical Western look, but rather the unique, striking features of a Middle Eastern woman—sharp, defined, with piercing eyes, like a Hollywood spy.

This description was very fitting. Because she had indeed played many spy roles in Hollywood movies. Lin Xian had recently seen many of her photos and read numerous reports about her. Oscar-winning actress, Hollywood’s “Chameleon”... her titles were numerous, but her acting was deserving of all the praise.

“Nice to meet you, Lin Xian.” The woman smiled, flipping her hair back and striding forward: “My name is Angelica.”

Click. Her high heels stopped just a step away from Lin Xian. She extended her right hand for a handshake, smiling warmly, showing her pearly white teeth: “But... you can call me by another, more familiar name—***”

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