Jiangling City, a certain scenic spot.
"Little Chen, look at that lake. It's so beautiful. Take a picture of us."
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"This place looks great. Little Lin, quickly take a photo of us, and make sure it looks good."
"Brother Lin, I want a picture too. Make it look nice, okay?"
Lin Jichen wandered around the scenic area with two adults and a child, acting as their photographer, solely responsible for taking pictures.
If he were charging for this, Master Lin could probably make a few hundred bucks today.
After touring the scenic spot, they headed to the city center, arriving at the Jiang Group's recruitment site, which Ren Lan had been eagerly anticipating.
It was a sea of people, even more crowded than any scenic spot.
Lin Jichen was slightly relieved not to see a familiar face from the game.
It made sense; how could she appear at a recruitment site for a branch company?
After queuing for half a day, it was finally Ren Lan's turn.
Excitedly, Ren Lan reported her information, but the result was that her major wasn't suitable for the positions they were recruiting for.
A bit disappointed, Ren Lan had to leave. It was getting late, so the four of them took a taxi back to their community.
As soon as they got out of the car, they noticed a crowd pointing at a luxury car and taking pictures with their phones.
"Wow, a limited edition supercar. When did a tycoon move into our neighborhood? This car must be worth at least twenty million."
Ren Lan was also surprised, not because she was inexperienced, but because it was odd to see such a car outside an ordinary community.
Moreover, there didn't seem to be any of these cars in Jiangling City; it was a global limited edition.
"Who cares? Let's go home. I'm exhausted." Lin Jichen glanced at it indifferently and, holding the already asleep Tang Tang in his arms, headed home.
Meanwhile, under an inconspicuous tree outside the community, two girls disguised and wrapped up tightly were whispering.
Luckily, it was winter, and everyone was dressed warmly, so their outfits didn't seem too strange.
"Wanling, you idiot. I told you to drive a regular car, and you brought this?"
"Come on, my lady, this is already the most ordinary car in your garage..."
"Couldn't you have used a company car?"
"You didn't say that."
"Ugh, you're killing me. Now the car's being treated like a tourist attraction. Good thing we ran fast."
"How are we going to get back later?"
"Have the driver come pick us up. I'm not riding in that car again."
"Alright, I'll call for a car now."
"Wait, I... don't want to ride just yet."
"You're waiting for someone, aren't you?"
"Nonsense, I'm just... a bit carsick and need to rest."
"Fine, I won't expose you. But why don't we just knock on the door?"
"Hey, hey! Look! Doesn't that guy look like Lin Jichen?"
Suddenly, Su Wanling noticed a guy getting out of a taxi and exclaimed.
Jiang Luoyu followed her gaze and immediately recognized him.
"No, there's no need."
"Huh? Are you disappointed after meeting your online date in person?" Su Wanling teased.
Jiang Luoyu rolled her eyes and said, "Nonsense. I just don't want to disturb him."
"You're right. Look, he's got two beauties with him. He must be a playboy. Oh my! He's even holding a little girl. Could he already be a dad?" Su Wanling was shocked.
Jiang Luoyu was speechless and analyzed, "Can you be more reasonable? Don't you recognize them? They're our teammates from the Secret Realm of Wind and Snow: Ren Woxing, Gu Qiuxue, and Tang Tang."
"Oh, right. They do look familiar. Your eyes are sharp. I couldn't recognize them; the game avatars and real-life appearances are too different."
Su Wanling continued, "In that case, my dear Jiang, your competition is tough. Those two girls may not be as pretty as you, but they have the advantage of being close. Your chances seem slim, to be honest."
Jiang Luoyu pursed her lips, wanting to retort but finding no reason to.
She glanced at the community and suddenly had an idea. "When we get back, contact the developer of this community."
Su Wanling was momentarily stunned but quickly understood. "Got it. I'll buy this community."
Jiang Luoyu didn't object, as that was her intention.
"My dear lady, are you really planning to move here? If your dad finds out, he'll flip out."
Su Wanling smiled wryly.
Jiang Luoyu pouted and said, "I don't care. Besides, I never said I'd move in."
Jiang Luoyu sighed, "We can't be selfish."
"What do you mean?" Su Wanling was puzzled.
Jiang Luoyu explained, "Do you think he helped us during the Yan Yu Plains battle?"
"Of course. Without him, Moon Shadow would have lost."
"Exactly. He helped us but also offended Wang Jinghao. Do you think Wang Jinghao will let Lin Jichen go?"
"Definitely not. That guy is notoriously vengeful."
"That's right. He's in real danger." Jiang Luoyu said worriedly.
Su Wanling fell silent, then asked, "You want to protect him secretly?"
"Is there a better way?"
Jiang Luoyu suggested, "Buy this community and station some of our family's bodyguards here. At least we won't have to worry about his safety."
"No problem. I'll arrange it."
Su Wanling then wondered, "But why would he risk offending Wang Jinghao to help us? Could it be... he likes you?"
Jiang Luoyu blushed and retorted, "He likes you more. Don't forget, you're his 'public girlfriend.'"
"Ugh, he just used me as a scapegoat. Thinking about it makes me mad." Su Wanling fumed.
Jiang Luoyu couldn't help but laugh.
Finally, the company car arrived, and the two girls left.
Jiang Luoyu didn't disturb Lin Jichen or meet him, but Lin Jichen didn't know he was already under the Jiang family's protection.
Coincidentally, the assassin sent by Wang Jinghao also arrived in Jiangling...
Night fell on Zifeng Community.
On the rooftop of the building opposite Lin Jichen's home, a sniper rifle was set up, aimed at his house, observing everything inside.
Lin Jichen came out of a bedroom, opened the fridge, and took a drink. Just as he opened the water, a bullet shot through the window, piercing his chest.
A scream echoed, and Lin Jichen fell to the ground, silent.
"Mission accomplished."
The assassin across the street smiled confidently, packed up the rifle, and quickly left.
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