Jiang Ciyou's investigation reached a deadlock. The scattered information was like pieces of a puzzle, seemingly related but unable to piece together a complete picture. She felt a deep sense of powerlessness, but the doubts in her heart grew like wild weeds, driving her to continue to explore the truth.

That day, Jiang Ciyou sat in front of a desk piled with documents as usual, her eyes tired but with a hint of persistence. She re-sorted out the bits and pieces of information she had collected about Lu Jingchen, trying to find a new breakthrough. Suddenly, her eyes fell on an inconspicuous photo, which showed Lu Jingchen and a strange man talking in a cafe. She had gotten this photo from a business partner she was not familiar with before, and she didn't pay much attention to it at the time, and just put it aside.

At this moment, Jiang Ciyou stared at the strange man in the photo as if she had discovered a new world. She felt that the man's face was somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen him before. She quickly turned on the computer, scanned the photo in, and then used some image processing techniques she had mastered to enhance the clarity of the photo and extract facial features.

After some operations, Jiang Ciyou entered the extracted facial features into a business database for search. This database was built up by the connections and resources she had accumulated in the business circle over the years. It contained information on many business people. Although it was not comprehensive, it was also a powerful tool for her.

While waiting for the search results, Jiang Ciyou's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. She had a strong premonition that she might find something key this time. Finally, a series of search results popped up on the computer screen, and one of the names caught her attention - Lin Ze.

Jiang Ciyou quickly searched for information about Lin Ze in her mind, but found that she knew almost nothing about this person. She continued to dig deeper into the information in the database and found that Lin Ze had close ties with an organization called "Phantom Group". This organization is mysterious in business and operation mode. Almost no one knows its specific business and operation mode, but it is rumored that it is involved in some illegal business activities and manipulates many underground transactions behind the scenes.

Jiang Ciyou was shocked, and she realized that Lu Jingchen's identity might be far more complicated and dangerous than she thought. She began to worry whether Lu Jingchen was also involved in the illegal activities of this mysterious organization, or whether he was using her to achieve some ulterior purpose.

In order to learn more about Lin Ze and the "Phantom Group", Jiang Ciyou decided to take the risk and contact a senior who had made great achievements in the field of business intelligence. This senior has retired for many years, but his connections and information channels are still very extensive. Jiang Ciyou found the senior's contact information through a mutual friend and carefully called the phone.

A vicissitudes and low voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello?"

Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm. "Hello, is this Senior Li? I'm Jiang Ciyou, a friend of [mutual friend's name]. I have some questions about business intelligence that I'd like to ask you. Is that convenient for you?"

The senior was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something, and then said, "Ms. Jiang, I have retired for a long time and don't want to be involved in these things anymore. But for [mutual friend's name]'s sake, you can ask any questions you have, but I can't guarantee that I can help you."

Jiang Ciyou was delighted and said quickly, "Thank you very much, senior. I'm investigating a man named Lin Ze recently. He seems to be related to an organization called 'Phantom Group'. I want to know if you know anything about this organization or this person?"

There was a slight cough from the other end of the phone, and then the senior slowly said, "'Phantom Group'? This is not a simple organization. They act very secretly, like a ghost in the business circle, and are hard to find. As for Lin Ze, I have only heard a little bit about him. I heard that he is one of the core members of the 'Phantom Group' and is responsible for some external contacts and transactions. But I don't know the specific situation, after all, this organization is too mysterious."

Jiang Ciyou frowned even more tightly, and she continued to ask: "Do you know what illegal activities this organization is mainly engaged in? Or have they cooperated with some well-known companies or figures?"

The senior was silent for a while, then said, "From what I know, the 'Phantom Group' may be involved in a series of illegal activities such as smuggling, money laundering, and corporate espionage. Their methods are very sophisticated, and the forces behind them are also very large, so they have never been completely exposed. As for which companies or people they have cooperated with, that is hard to say. After all, their transactions are all conducted underground, and it is difficult to leave solid evidence."

After listening to the words of her senior, Jiang Ciyou was filled with worry and uneasiness. She realized that she might have been involved in a huge vortex, and Lu Jingchen's identity and his relationship with this mysterious organization became the biggest mystery in her heart.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ciyou decided not to sit still and wait for death. She began to formulate a more detailed investigation plan and decided to start with Lin Ze to see if she could find some more clues about the "Phantom Group" and Lu Jingchen. She used her connections in the business circle to start inquiring about Lin Ze's whereabouts and daily activities.

After a few days of hard work, Jiang Ciyou finally got a piece of news that Lin Ze had been frequenting a private club in the suburbs of the city. This club was very secretive, and the members were all rich or noble people. In addition, the club's security measures were extremely strict, and it was difficult for ordinary people to enter.

Jiang Ciyou knew this was a rare opportunity, so she decided to take a chance. She disguised herself, put on a low-key and luxurious outfit, a wig and sunglasses, and tried to disguise herself as a wealthy lady. Then, with the help of a friend who worked in the club, she got a temporary membership card and was able to enter the club.

After entering the club, Jiang Ciyou carefully avoided the crowd and looked around for Lin Ze. The interior of the club was extremely luxurious, with expensive decorations and artworks everywhere, and the air was filled with a faint scent of perfume and cigar smoke. Jiang Ciyou shuttled between the rooms and corridors, his heart pounding with nervousness.

Finally, at the door of a private room, Jiang Ciyou saw Lin Ze talking to several men. She quickly hid in a corner and listened to their conversation.

"We must be careful and cautious in this transaction and cannot make any mistakes. The reputation of 'Phantom Group' cannot be ruined in our hands." Lin Ze's voice was low and hoarse, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

"Don't worry, Brother Lin. We have already made all the arrangements. There will be absolutely no problem." A man said flatteringly.

"By the way, has Lu Jingchen done anything recently? Has he discovered our plan?" Lin Ze suddenly asked.

Jiang Ciyou's heart tightened, and she listened to their conversation more attentively.

"We haven't found any abnormal behavior from him so far. But, Brother Lin, do you think this Lu Jingchen will pose a threat to us? After all, he is very close to Jiang Ciyou, and Jiang Ciyou seems to be investigating us recently." Another man said worriedly.

"Hmph, he is still too young and is no match for us at all. However, we still have to be careful and not let him ruin our plans." Lin Ze said with a sneer.

Jiang Ciyou was shocked and angry when she heard this. She didn't expect that her investigation had been discovered by them, and Lu Jingchen seemed to be in a dangerous situation. She decided to leave the club as soon as possible, tell Lu Jingchen the news, and also find a way to protect herself and the people around her.

Just as Jiang Ciyou was about to leave, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her. She looked back and saw a security guard walking towards her. Jiang Ciyou was startled, knowing that she might have been discovered. She quickly looked around, looking for a way to escape.

Just as the security guard was about to walk in front of her, Jiang Ciyou suddenly saw an emergency exit sign next to her. Without thinking too much, she quickly ran towards the emergency exit. The security guard noticed her actions and immediately chased after her, shouting loudly.

Jiang Ciyou ran towards the exit with all her might, her heartbeat echoing in her ears, as if it was about to burst through her chest. Finally, she ran to the door of the emergency exit and pushed it open with force. However, the scene behind the door surprised her.

Behind the door was a narrow stairwell, dimly lit and filled with a stale atmosphere. As soon as Jiang Ciyou stepped into the stairwell, she heard footsteps and voices above her head. She realized that she might have fallen into a trap, with dangers both above and below.

While she was hesitating, the security guards below had already caught up with her. Jiang Ciyou gritted her teeth and decided to go up. She climbed up the stairs carefully, trying not to make any noise.

However, her luck didn't seem to be good. After climbing a few flights of stairs, she suddenly heard footsteps getting closer and closer. She panicked, slipped, and almost fell. At this moment, a hand reached out from behind and grabbed her arm.

Jiang Ciyou looked back in horror and found that it was Lu Jingchen. His eyes were full of worry and anxiety, but also firm and calm.

"Follow me!" Lu Jingchen said in a low voice, then pulled Jiang Ciyou and ran upstairs quickly.

They ran all the way to the rooftop and found a helicopter pad on the rooftop. Lu Jingchen took Jiang Ciyou to the helipad, where a helicopter had been waiting for a long time.

"Get on!" Lu Jingchen pushed Jiang Ciyou onto the helicopter, and then jumped on himself.

The helicopter took off quickly and flew away. Jiang Ciyou sat in the helicopter, feeling confused and uneasy. She looked at Lu Jingchen and asked, "Why are you here? Did you know I was here a long time ago?"

Lu Jingchen looked at her deeply, and then said: "I have been worried about your safety, so I sent someone to protect you secretly. When I learned that you came to this club, I rushed over immediately. Fortunately, I came in time, otherwise you would be in danger."

Jiang Ciyou was touched by Lu Jingchen's words, but also more confused. She asked, "What is your relationship with the 'Phantom Group'? Why did they mention you?"

Lu Jingchen was silent for a moment, then said: "This is a long story. I will tell you slowly when we are safe."

Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen's expression and knew that he must be hiding something from her. But at this moment, she also knew that she had no other choice but to follow him and leave here.

After flying over the city for a while, the helicopter landed in front of a remote villa. Lu Jingchen took Jiang Ciyou into the villa. The interior of the villa was luxuriously decorated, but it felt deserted.

"This is my secret residence. No one will find us for the time being. You rest here for a while. I'll get you a glass of water." Lu Jingchen said.

Jiang Ciyou nodded and sat on the sofa. The words she heard in the club kept appearing in her mind, and her heart was full of worry and uneasiness. She didn't know what kind of vortex Lu Jingchen was involved in, and she didn't know how to face it all.

After a while, Lu Jingchen came over with a glass of water and handed it to Jiang Ciyou. Jiang Ciyou took the water, drank a sip, then looked at Lu Jingchen and said, "I want you to tell me now, what is your relationship with the 'Phantom Group'? I don't want to be kept in the dark anymore."

Lu Jingchen sat next to Jiang Ciyou, sighed deeply, and then said: "In fact, I have been secretly investigating the 'Phantom Group'. They are an extremely evil organization that has committed many unforgivable crimes in the business world. I approached you not to use you, but because I found that you were also investigating something related to them. I want to protect you, and at the same time I hope to use your power to expose the true face of this organization together."

Jiang Ciyou was somewhat shocked when she heard what Lu Jingchen said. She had not expected that Lu Jingchen was secretly investigating this mysterious organization, and she had always been suspicious of him.

"Then why didn't you tell me earlier?" Jiang Ciyou asked.

"I'm afraid you will be in danger after you know it. This organization is very powerful and they will do anything to achieve their goals. If they know that you are also involved in the investigation, they will definitely do something bad to you." Lu Jingchen said.

Jiang Ciyou looked into Lu Jingchen's eyes, and she saw sincerity and worry in his eyes. She knew that Lu Jingchen was telling the truth, but she still had some doubts in her heart.

"Then what are you going to do next? We have been discovered by them, and they will definitely not let it go." Jiang Ciyou said worriedly.

"I already have a plan, but I need your cooperation. We need to work together to collect more evidence, thoroughly expose the 'Phantom Group', and let them receive the punishment they deserve." Lu Jingchen said firmly.

Jiang Ciyou was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I believe you. But you must promise me that you will never hide anything from me again. We must face this danger together and protect the people around us together."

Lu Jingchen held Jiang Ciyou's hand tightly and said, "I promise you that I will never hide anything from you again. Let's get through this together and start our new life."

Jiang Ciyou looked into Lu Jingchen's eyes, her heart full of hope and courage. She knew that the road ahead was still long, full of dangers and challenges, but as long as they trusted and supported each other, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and move towards a happy future.

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