Genius Club

Chapter 344: Chapter 33: The Last Seven Sins Chapter 344: Chapter 33: The Last Seven Sins “`

As the first row of VIPs entered the hall and took their seats, a warm wave of applause resounded through the venue, filled with thousands of people.

On the stage, the host announced that the commendation and personal experience report meeting held for Comrade Lin Xian was officially underway.

After the host’s opening remarks, it was Elder Song who first took the stage to give a speech.

He affirmed Lin Xian’s deeds, read out the official commendation for Lin Xian, and finally invited Lin Xian to the stage to receive his award.

Then…

Music began to play.

Dressed in formal attire, Lin Xian walked out from backstage at a leisurely pace, followed by various cameras from the media.

Once again, the entire venue erupted into enthusiastic applause.

Elder Song clapped and smiled as he stepped forward to shake hands with Lin Xian.

Then he turned to the side to face the cameras and media for a photo.

Afterward, came the award ceremony.

Lin Xian’s certificates for Youth Courage, Top Ten Citizens, and the cash plaque for his act of bravery were all presented to him by Elder Song.

This was arguably the greatest honor Lin Xian had ever received in his life.

Actually…

If it hadn’t been for trying to force Zhou Duanyun out, Lin Xian would not have wanted to be so high-profile in the first place.

But later he thought about it.

He couldn’t keep himself hidden any longer; even though the public reports did not mention the arrest operation on Ji Lin’s birthday night.

But is there such a thing as a wall without wind?

Even among the Donghai City Police Department, few knew these details, but with some effort, they could be investigated and found.

Moreover, the enemy Lin Xian faced was not an ordinary one, and he was not clear whether the members of the Genius Club were targeting him now.

This organization was indeed too mysterious.

Mysterious to the point of being almost imperceptible.

At least during this peaceful period of his life, Lin Xian felt it was unlikely that the Genius Club was targeting him.

Firstly, his assistance in the special task force’s arrest of Ji Xinshui and Ji Lin was justified since they were murderers sought after by the whole of Donghai, and he was merely an “enthusiastic member of the public”.

Secondly, Ji Xinshui mistook him for a tester, even seeing him as an examiner from the Genius Club; that meant the desire to kill him did not come from the Genius Club but from Ji Xinshui himself, which is why such a misunderstanding arose.

Possibly, Ji Xinshui’s original plan was to take his head and go to Copernicus of the Genius Club to claim a reward.

But unfortunately, his arrogance led to his miscalculation, and the plot crumbled before it could reach that point.

Last but not least, and most importantly,

Huang Que indeed provided Lin Xian with a strong sense of security.

Being a member of the Genius Club herself, if the club had intended to kill him, he would have died a long time ago and would not have lived to see this day.

Moreover, Huang Que had repeatedly helped him, not at all behaving like an enemy.

So sometimes Lin Xian was undecided.

What kind of organization was the Genius Club, really?

What was their ultimate goal?

Were they on the side of justice or evil?

Even though Ji Xinshui mentioned the name Copernicus, suggesting that the scientist had ordered him to kill, could such information be trusted?

Ji Xinshui was a poor copycat, arrogant and conceited; it was possible he misunderstood and acted solely on his own accord.

At least…

Since he could mistake Lin Xian for an examiner from the Genius Club, it was more likely that Copernicus didn’t ask him to kill Lin Xian, and this seemed to be more of his own doing.

In any case.

Hiding oneself endlessly was not as good as seizing the opportunity to grow one’s own power and strength.

After all, force is the ultimate truth.

Applause, applause, applause!

Applause, applause, applause!

Applause, applause, applause!!!

After the enthusiastic applause, it was Lin Xian’s turn to give a speech.

“Distinguished leaders, guests, and representatives…”

The speech that VV had written for Lin Xian was etched into his memory; going off-script presented hardly any difficulty.

After all, these were actions he had undertaken himself.

Talking about them was like telling a story; there was no difficulty, only a need to elevate the thought where necessary.

“We all deeply mourn the passing of Professor Xu Yun and Ms.

Tang Xin…”

As he spoke, Lin Xian scanned the audience.

The majority of the audience in the hall was composed of student representatives of various ages, especially a large number of university students.

Within the seating area designated for East Sea University, Lin Xian’s gaze quickly fell upon the familiar face sitting right at the front—the untroubled Chu Anqing.

At that moment, Chu Anqing was also looking at Lin Xian.

Their eyes met briefly, and with a smile, she waved to him.

Externally, Lin Xian remained composed, but inwardly he was moved by this girl’s unwitting superpower.

She could come and go freely anywhere in Donghai City, unhindered.

In a sense, she was the city’s open-door robot; there was nowhere unreachable to her.

That was her superpower, named after her influential father, “Chu Shanhe”.

Because of her father’s high position and authority, everywhere in Donghai City had to show Chu Anqing some courtesy.

Therefore, it was not surprising that she could attend the commendation meeting as a student representative.

“It is commonly said that the rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen.

A prosperous and safe Donghai cannot do without the efforts of each and every one of us…”

Lin Xian’s speech was drawing to a close.

His performance today was impeccable, a testament to his years as a university host; his voice was deep and magnetic, firm and powerful:

“To conclude, I wish our Donghai ever-increasing harmony and beauty, where the people live in peace and work happily and the country flourishes and prospers!”

Boom——————

After the conclusion of the speech, applause continued for a long time as the ceremony came to a successful end.

…

“Heehee, Senior Lin Xian!

I can finally have a chat with you!”

After the reporters who had surrounded him dispersed, Chu Anqing squeezed her way from the side, standing in front of Lin Xian with a giggling smile:

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“Senior Lin Xian, your speech today was incredible,” many classmates who came with us have such great admiration for you and are all waiting for when you will come back to school for another appearance!”

“Really?”

Lin Xian chuckled:

“I actually felt that the looks I was getting from those elementary school kids in the audience weren’t very friendly…

It felt like they had quite an issue with me.”

“That’s because they have to write an 800-word reflection after going back!” Chu Anqing laughed at Lin Xian’s comment:

“When I was in elementary school, I felt the same way.

Kids at that age don’t understand too much, and they lack genuine respect for heroes…

So, in their eyes, you are the culprit who made their entire class write a reflection essay, of course, they looked at you funny!”

“But don’t worry, once they grow up, their mindset will change, and they will start to admire heroes like you more and more!”

“Ah…” Lin Xian sighed:

“How could I be considered a hero?

The little that I do can at best be described as acts of a righteous and courageous youth.@@novelbin@@

Compared to the title of a hero, I’m far off.”

Chu Anqing unexpectedly elevated him to such a height…

Lin Xian didn’t think himself as any hero.

Frankly speaking.

He got involved in cracking the serial murder case because, although he wanted to bring the criminal to justice, he had his own selfish motives.

His primary driving force was basically self-preservation.

After all, he knew better than anyone else…

That the group behind the Seven Sins had him as their ultimate target to kill.

This act of courage, it wasn’t a choice; he had to step up, otherwise, the bravery award might have ended up in Ji Lin’s hands.

Turning the tide.

In all the external reports during his time in Donghai City, there hadn’t been a single mention of Ji Lin joining the task force to assist with the investigation, not a word, probably because it was embarrassing…

The irony of a thief shouting to catch a thief was indeed too fantastical.

That’s why the Donghai City Police Department, from top to bottom, was so grateful to Lin Xian.

Otherwise, they would have ended up being the laughing stock and making a huge mess.

“I think you will definitely become a hero, Senior Lin Xian.”

Chu Anqing looked up at Lin Xian, her eyes sparking:

“I don’t think the things you’ve done are trivial…

Yesterday in the lab, what Teacher Liu Feng said, I thought about it a lot when I got back, and I felt he was quite right.

The meaning and value of everyone’s life is not determined by size or status.

As long as you can step forward without hesitation when you should, and when others need you, you bravely stand up, that’s enough.”

“Not everyone is born to do earth-shattering deeds, nor are only those who do such acts considered heroes.

At least, for me…”

Chu Anqing scratched her head and smiled sheepishly:

“I still often think about the scene where you pulled me back from the road and saved me.

Although I passed out quickly, I felt that at that moment, you really were like a hero descended from the heavens!”

“My dad often tells me to learn from you, to adapt the excellent qualities you possess.

I feel the same way.

If one day, like Teacher Liu Feng said, I encounter a situation that requires me to stand up, to protect something, to be brave in that moment…”

She lifted her head, her gaze determined:

“I will be just like you, Senior…”

“Without any hesitation!”

Lin Xian smiled:

“I believe you will.”

He pushed the bravery award trophy he was holding forward:

“Let’s give you an early award.”

“Oh no, how could I take your trophy!

Hehe, maybe one day I will also receive a bravery award trophy.

Then we can have a matching set!”

…

After mingling with a few business friends for a while, the audience in the auditorium had mostly cleared out, and the media reporters were also packing up and leaving.

Lin Xian headed to the parking lot, preparing to drive away.

The Alfa Romeo’s electric door opened.

Lin Xian placed the certificate and the trophy on the seat, lifted his leg to get into the car—

“What a generous and spirited speech, Mr.

Lin Xian.”

Behind him.

A woman’s calm voice suddenly carried over.

“Thank you.”

Lin Xian replied reflexively.

He had already received many similar compliments in the auditorium, and his thanks had become almost automatic.

After saying that, he put down the foot he had lifted, came back to his senses, and looked at the woman who had just spoken.

For a moment…

His eyes slowly widened.

The woman in front of him was a foreigner!

That natural and unadorned Chinese sentence had surprisingly come from this foreign beauty.

She was tall, with high heels on, which made her appear slightly taller than Lin Xian; her legs were long and straight like bamboo sticks, her black leather jacket covered most of her body’s details, but one could still appreciate her model-like grace and sexiness.

Looking up further.

The woman’s hair was long and smooth, clearly well-cared for.

And her features were what Lin Xian found most captivating.

She did not have a traditional Asian look, nor did she have Western features, but rather the distinct features unique to women from the Middle East, with sharp and pronounced angles, fierce eyes, like a female secret agent straight out of a Hollywood movie.

That description was on point.

Because she had indeed played many female secret agents in Hollywood movies.

Lin Xian had researched her photos and read many reports about her recently.

Oscar-winning Best Actress, Hollywood’s “Chameleon Witch”…

her titles were numerous, but her acting abilities did not fall short of these praises.

“Nice to meet you, Lin Xian.”

The woman smiled, tossing her hair that had fallen to her shoulders back behind her, and strode forward:

“My name is Angelica.”

Thud.

Her high heels stopped just a step away from Lin Xian.

She extended her right hand in a friendly manner, intending to shake hands with Lin Xian, smiled slightly, showing her white teeth:

“But…

you can also call me by another name that isn’t so unfamiliar—”

“‘Lust.'”