Chapter 72: Shen Mingyue's Warning

Lin Ruoxuan raised her hand and made a gesture. Her tone instantly returned to its original unique calmness and majesty:

"Speak directly, there are no outsiders here."

Only then did the assistant report in a deep voice, her tone carrying obvious lingering fear and self-blame:

"President Lin, it is a serious dereliction of duty on our part! On the brake fluid line of the left front wheel of your vehicle, an extremely hidden professional cut was discovered. This cut is designed to be extremely sinister."

"It won't show obvious anomalies when driving at low speeds in urban areas, but once on the highway, the heat generated by continuous braking over a long period will cause the brake fluid temperature to rise sharply and its volume to expand, leading to a continuous increase in pressure inside the line."

"This cut will then begin to leak slowly, ultimately causing complete brake failure at a crucial moment..."

"Fortunately it was discovered in time, we have already handled it emergently and inspected all accompanying vehicles."

The hand Lin Ruoxuan used to hold the teacup paused imperceptibly, a chill rising from the bottom of her heart.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her surging emotions, her voice cold:

"Have you found out who did it?"

The assistant answered immediately:

"Combining the anonymous warning letter received last time, it can basically be determined that it's the handiwork of the August Group."

"Overtly, they use lawsuits and incite Nordic officials to review our affiliated companies; covertly, they have also contacted the notorious AU assassin organization. There is indeed a huge bounty targeting you on the dark web..."

"Today's incident is probably their first probing attack to officially make a move."

Lin Ruoxuan's eyes grew a few degrees colder. She nodded slightly, indicating for the assistant to go down first to strengthen security.

Hearing this, Song Jiaru turned pale with fright and nervously grabbed Lin Ruoxuan's arm:

"President Lin! This is too dangerous! You must be doubly careful!"

She vaguely knew some situations. Over these years, Lin Ruoxuan was known in the international tech circle as the "Eastern Mad Queen."

Acting decisively and ruthlessly, expanding drastically, she indeed touched the core interests of many established international tech giants and blocked too many people's paths to wealth.

Lin Ruoxuan patted her hand in return, revealing a comforting smile:

"Don't worry, it's a small matter. Domestically, they still don't dare to mess around blatantly, at most playing some underhanded tricks."

Immediately after, her gaze turned to Xu Yunzhou, her eyes full of gratitude and tender feelings,

"Tyrant, thank you, once again... saving me."

Xu Yunzhou frowned slightly, his tone carrying a trace of reproach:

"I'm afraid it's because your itinerary was too rushed today to rush over to see me, causing a brief loophole in the security system, allowing them to seize this fleeting opportunity."

"Lin... Xuanxuan, you were... too reckless today, do you know how dangerous it was just now?"

Lin Ruoxuan heard him switch back to the address from back then, calling her "Xuanxuan."

She suddenly gave a beautiful smile.

That smile actually shed all the calculation and coldness of the ups and downs in the sea of commerce, carrying a bit of a young girl's purity, as she said softly:

"To be able to see the Tyrant once more, even if I really died... it would be worth it."

Looking at this mature woman before his eyes, who at this moment actually laid bare such burning, even life-disregarding heartfelt feelings to him like an ignorant young girl awakening to love, Xu Yunzhou couldn't help but feel the roots of his ears grow hot, and his cheeks also somewhat burning.

He unnaturally averted his gaze, feigning seriousness:

"What nonsense are you talking about! You are perfectly fine, you absolutely cannot have an accident."

"President Lin personally promised before to buy the tallest building in Jingzhou to give me as a palace, I remember it very clearly, you can't renege on your debt."

Lin Ruoxuan blinked her eyes, the last trace of doubt at the bottom of her heart completely vanishing into thin air.

As expected, he is one hundred percent her Tyrant, even remembering the half-joking grand words she spoke when she was young and aggressive so clearly.

The corners of her lips hooked up joyfully, her tone as relaxed as talking about buying a cup of coffee:

"Okay, give me one day, and its property rights owner will be officially changed to your name."

Xu Yunzhou:

"..."

He originally wanted to make a joke, he didn't expect the other party to be serious.

At this time, his phone vibrated again, it was still that mysterious "Shen Mingyue":

[Transfer to the backup vehicle immediately, you personally drive and escort President Lin back to Shanghai. With you by her side, she won't have an accident. Remember, you must drive personally.]

Xu Yunzhou's eyes focused, his fingertips replying rapidly:

[Who exactly are you? What is your purpose?]

The other party quickly sent a string of seemingly irregular English words.

Xu Yunzhou only took one glance, and his heart was shocked!

These words were exactly a part of the mnemonic phrase for a newly created Bitcoin cold wallet of his! Besides himself, absolutely no second person knew!

He instantly understood, couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, a conclusion already formed in his heart, and replied:

[Okay, I understand. Then... thank him for me.]

[He explicitly instructed me to relay the following: 'you're welcome.' In addition, he has already transferred thirty Bitcoins out of your wallet as compensation for this life-saving message. Thank you, my Master~ (Hugging emoji)]

Master?

Looking at his phone screen, not only was Xu Yunzhou not angry because of the transferred Bitcoins, he instead revealed a knowing smile carrying a few points of expectation.

He had basically guessed that this "Shen Mingyue" was highly likely the un-unlocked target character of the subsequent stages in the "Goddess Nurturing" game!

No wonder Shen Mingyue's rising speed in the entertainment circle in recent years was like riding a rocket, her resources so good they defied the heavens, faintly having the posture of a leading figure of the new generation and aiming for Best Actress.

It turns out it's the future me secretly helping her!

And now, it's the future me passing crucial warning information to the current me through her!

He put away his phone and said seriously to Lin Ruoxuan:

"Xuanxuan, I got some definitive news, someone is laying out a plan targeting you. I'll drive you back to Shanghai in a bit."

Lin Ruoxuan didn't have any hesitation, nodding immediately, her eyes showing complete trust:

"Okay, I'll listen to you for everything."

Hearing this, Song Jiaru became anxious. Biting her lip, she looked at Xu Yunzhou pitifully:

"Big Brother, then my concert tomorrow... you... are you not coming?"

Looking at her aggrieved little face, Xu Yunzhou couldn't bear it in his heart, but still put the big picture first:

"Don't worry, the concert doesn't start until tomorrow night, there's still more than a day. I will escort President Lin safely as quickly as possible, and rush back immediately after handling it. Prepare well and adjust your condition."

Song Jiaru nodded:

"Mhm, with you taking care of President Lin, she will definitely be fine."

Xu Yunzhou felt something wasn't right.

It was normal for Song Jiaru to have blind confidence in him, but why would that Shen Mingyue, or rather his future self, have such trust in his current self? What else is there that I don't know?

The answer should be in the game.

The situation was urgent, the few people didn't delay anymore and quickly went downstairs.

Under Lin Ruoxuan's guidance, the three got into a backup red Ferrari with an identical exterior.

He first drove to drop Song Jiaru off at the Binzhou Stadium to make final contacts with the concert organizers.

On the way, he noticed that Lin Ruoxuan had three cars of the same model and color on this trip.

The other two, one in front and one behind, faintly protected their vehicle in the middle, forming a tight moving escort formation.

Observing the convoy through the rearview mirror, Xu Yunzhou said in a deep voice:

"Let's detour to my place first, I have some important things I must bring."

Lin Ruoxuan didn't have any questions:

"Okay, listening to you."

After the car stopped steadily at the residential compound, Lin Ruoxuan looked at this somewhat old residential building before her eyes. She hesitated for a moment and spoke softly:

"Can I... go up and take a look? I want to see the place where you live."

She wanted to touch the traces of his real life, filling the absence in those long blank years.

Xu Yunzhou rubbed his nose, somewhat embarrassed:

"The place is a bit small and relatively messy, don't mind it."

Lin Ruoxuan, however, mustered up courage, reached out and gently held Xu Yunzhou's hand. Carrying a slight tremble, her face flushed slightly.

If those opponents in the business world saw this appearance of hers, their jaws would definitely drop—so this woman they mocked as a "madwoman" also has such a side carrying a young girl's shyness.

The soft touch transmitted from the palm mixed with the slightly cool body temperature, making Xu Yunzhou's heartbeat involuntarily accelerate.

Next... are we going to be alone together?

This time, it's no longer virtual interaction across a screen, but a reality where they can tangibly feel each other's breath and body temperature.

The scenes from the early stages of the "Goddess Nurturing" game uncontrollably surfaced before his eyes... those private times that once belonged only to him and her...

A surging wave of emotions rushed over, breaking through the dikes of rationality.

Unable to help himself, he exerted a slight force, gently pulling Lin Ruoxuan into his arms.

When her body tangibly pressed against his chest, feeling those astonishing curves perfectly overlapping with the images in his memory, Xu Yunzhou's breathing couldn't help but stall.

As expected... it's just as magnificent as witnessed in the game.