Chapter 2158 - 2158:

Unexpected, isn't it? Chen Shi could enter the Xiangji Ridge area.

He, someone involved in telecommunication fraud, could enter such a place. What does that tell you?

Chen Shi got in with a special pass.

His luxurious Rolls-Royce entered with pomp after flashing the pass under the barrier of the guard unit.

Of course, it wasn't unheard of for cars to try to break through this barrier. But vehicles that did, within two minutes, were riddled by heavy machine guns inside the barrier, forcing those inside to surrender, heads in their hands.

Driving the Big Lao, Chen Shi saw a captivating woman walking in the greenery by the roadside while passing by a bend on the avenue outside an estate.

Eight armed guards surrounded her. Of course, these guards, clad in suits and shoes, included both men and women, clearly skilled in combat.

Seeing this woman, Chen Shi was quite pleased and stopped the car, getting out.

He happily walked towards the woman, calling out, "Hey, Cousin Yan'er, taking a walk?"

Cousin Yan'er?

Hmm?

Did Zhao Yan or Gu Yan come to mind?

Liu Zhizhong's "ex-wife," haha...

Yes, you read it right, it's indeed her!

Zhao Yan's current life is akin to house arrest, right there in the Xiangji Ridge area.

She can go out, too, but with extraordinarily tight security, with no contact with outsiders.

Ye Bingyu originally went to the Wale Republic to work, preparing security for Zhao Yan's arrival there.

However, in the past year or two, relations between Wale and Great East Pot have become strained, prompting Ye Bingyu's withdrawal.

Now, she's no longer responsible for Zhao Yan's security, which is now handled by personnel appointed by Gu Changsha.

Turning her head, Zhao Yan saw her cousin, Chen Shi.

Immediately, a flash of disdain flickered across Zhao Yan's face, which she quickly concealed, maintaining her cold, noble demeanor.

Suppressed by her father and forcibly separated from her lover, Zhao Yan's expression was understandably bleak with an oppressively heavy heart.

Of course, she couldn't have imagined her lover planning a great revolution to reunite them, haha...

But now, isn't the shocking thing Chen Shi's identity?

This bastard is actually a cousin of Zhao Yan?

Yes, not a bit wrong!

Zhao Yan's biological mother, surnamed Chen, called Chen Sanhua, was a cousin of Chen Shi's father, Chen Sanxiong.

However, due to some historical reasons and changes, Chen Sanxiong died early, raised by his grandparents.

Later, Cousin-in-law Gu Changsha rose to power, and gradually, so did Chen Shi. How high he could rise, figure it out yourself!

In the Xiangji Ridge area, there are people in need of kidneys, and Chen Shi basically supplies them, you get it?

Looking at this older cousin, Zhao Yan found him shrewd and composed, short in stature but full of energy when he walked.

Chen Shi looked at his younger cousin, wondering which noble young master would finally marry her as she grew more beautiful and graceful.

Certainly, Chen Shi heard about his cousin's early wandering among the populace, her subsequent marriage, her honorable status upon returning to the Gu family, and her husband Liu Zhizhong, who was already dead, haha...

Chen Shi walked over and exchanged a few pleasantries with Zhao Yan, mentioning his return to his ancestral village in the next few days to participate in the grand ceremony at the ancestral hall, where he would deliver an important speech. He also asked Zhao Yan if she wanted to visit her grandmother's home and see the local scenery.

Zhao Yan had no impression of her grandmother's home and disdained those activities, so she refused directly.

Besides, her mother had already passed away last year, a fall causing severe intracranial hemorrhage, impossible to save even by a divine doctor reborn, alas...

The grief of losing her mother lingered in Zhao Yan's heart for a long, long time, still unhealed.

Of course, Liu Zhizhong never knew about this. President Liu was so busy, unable to maintain constant contact with his wife.

Chen Shi, after being turned down by his cousin, wasn't angry, just a bit regretful.

Though this bastard was a fraudster, he still had some humanity, appearing humble and restrained due to his cousin's background.

Despite leaving school early, he was quick-witted, intelligent, later read many books, learned several languages—truly a genius.

But someone like him was destined for trial, unavoidable. Being a genius doesn't mean escaping the law.

In this mortal world, there's justice and fairness.

If he doesn't get taken down, how can a madman become a global anti-fraud fighter?

Seriously, Chen Shi said to Zhao Yan, "Cousin, you too are of Chen Village's blood! Third Flower is a daughter of the Chen family! The bloodline connection of the Old Chen Family should never be forgotten! Come with me, change your look, just don't be this beautiful!"

"Cousin Chen Shi, I'm not going. It's my freedom, you know?"

"Freedom?"

Chen Shi was taken aback, laughed, and spread his hands, "Look at you, do you have any semblance of freedom? Look at me, roaming far and wide, inside and outside the country, that's freedom, understand?"

Zhao Yan glanced at him and shook her head, "Alright, I'm not going to argue with you. Anyway, I'm not going back. If you want to go back flaunting, go ahead! Having done so many despicable things, be careful of judgment one day."

Chen Shi chuckled, saying, "Judgment? Look at this place, I've done so much to extend lives for its owners, what judgment would I fear?"

"But don't be too arrogant, I've heard things about the people in Chen Village following you."

"Alright, Cousin, I'll go see Uncle, ask him something, and then leave tomorrow."

"Go ahead, my father's at home."

After that, Zhao Yan walked into the flower-filled depths of the forest.

Feeling somewhat regretful, Chen Shi shook his head, got into the Big Lao, and drove straight to Gu Changsha's estate.

Gu Changsha's estate wasn't far from there. It was just north of where Zhao Yan was walking, less than 500 meters away.

Soon, Chen Shi arrived inside the Gu family's estate.

This was a new estate, built after Gu Changsha came to power, a grand feng shui master had been consulted for its layout, exceptionally meticulous.

Both people and cars, including Chen Shi, had to pass through a massive scanning station to enter.

Once everything was confirmed safe, he was let in.

Parking the car, Chen Shi went straight to Gu Changsha's study without any fuss.

The guards outside the study saw Chen Shi and, without much to say, opened the door and let Chen Shi in.

Chen Shi was quite pleased inside; it was nice treatment! Of course, he had to thank his wife for that, haha...