Divas Hit the Road 5: My eye-catching bag has my older sister going crazy for me.

As Xiao Jie's condition stabilized, Chen Ran's life gradually returned to normal. However, the core data he had successfully obtained remained a ticking time bomb hanging over his mind. The man in black and the secret organization behind him did not give up; they tried to contact Chen Ran through various channels to discuss how to process the data.

One day, in the "Love at First Sight" café, Chen Ran sat in a corner as usual, typing away on his keyboard, analyzing crucial data. People around him whispered amongst themselves, their gazes occasionally glancing at him with curiosity, admiration, and even a touch of awe.

Suddenly, a young man dressed casually walked over and gently placed a cup of coffee on Chen Ran's table: "Brother Chen, I heard you've got into a fight with that mysterious organization?"

Chen Ran looked up at the young man and smiled slightly: "Kai, don't listen to their rumors. However, there are some things that do need to be resolved."

Ah Kai's eyes gleamed with admiration: "Brother Chen, you've got guts! Anyone else would have been scared out of their wits by now."

Chen Ran waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down: "This data is of great importance; I must ensure it is not misused."

Just then, the coffee shop door was pushed open, and the man in black reappeared. After looking around, he walked straight toward Chen Ran: "Mr. Chen, our boss would like to meet with you tonight."

The surrounding guests fell silent instantly, all eyes focused on the two of them. Chen Ran calmly replied, "Sure, but I'll decide the location."

At night, in a secluded teahouse, Chen Ran sat opposite the "boss" mentioned by the man in black. The middle-aged man had a calm face, and his brows revealed the authority of a superior.

“Mr. Chen, your persistence and courage are admirable,” the boss said. “But that data concerns the interests of many innocent people, and I hope we can reach an agreement.”

Chen Ran sneered: "If that data really involved innocent people, you wouldn't have obtained it through illegal means in the first place. Now, I have only one condition: reveal the truth and accept legal punishment."

The boss's expression changed slightly, clearly not expecting Chen Ran to be so firm. He remained silent for a moment before finally compromising: "I can agree to reveal the truth and hand over the responsible parties to the judicial authorities, but please, Mr. Chen, consider the ordinary people who may be affected by this."

Chen Ran stared intently into the other person's eyes, his tone firm: "The truth will not be obscured by temporary stability, nor will justice retreat because of temporary difficulties. I will handle this data carefully, but fairness and transparency are the bottom line."

Inside the teahouse, everyone held their breath, as if they could hear each other's heartbeats. The outcome of this conversation not only concerned Chen Ran's fate but also stirred the hopes of countless people for fairness and justice.

"Alright, I respect your decision." The boss stood up and gave Chen Ran a deep look. "I hope you can handle this properly to prevent more innocent people from suffering."

As night deepened, Chen Ran stood alone on the street under the streetlights outside the teahouse, clutching the encrypted USB drive containing core data tightly in his hand. He knew that every step from here on out would be fraught with challenges, but he had no regrets.

Chen Ran gripped the USB drive tightly in his hand. He knew this was not only a battle against the forces of darkness, but also a mission to uphold justice and safeguard information security. He turned and walked into the night, leaving behind the awe-inspiring and admiring gazes of the people in the teahouse.

Chapter 187 Fairness and Justice [Please Subscribe]

The next day, sunlight streamed through the coffee shop's floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating Chen Ran's focused face as his fingers flew across the keyboard, deciphering the data that concerned the fates of countless people. The surrounding patrons cast curious and expectant glances, whispering amongst themselves about the storm this mysterious man was about to unleash.

"Have you heard? Chen Ran met with that big boss yesterday, supposedly for that important data," a regular customer said in a low voice.

"That guy is a tough character. He insisted on revealing the truth despite so much pressure." The young man at the next table gave Chen Ran a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared at the coffee shop entrance; it was the man in black. He looked around and walked straight towards Chen Ran: "Mr. Chen, we have disclosed part of the truth as agreed and submitted the list of responsible persons to the relevant departments."

Chen Ran stopped what he was doing, looked up at him, his eyes cold but firm: "I hope you can completely repent, otherwise, this data will reveal more unknown secrets."

The man in black's expression changed slightly, clearly not expecting Chen Ran's attitude to be so resolute. He said in a deep voice, "Mr. Chen, what you're doing will implicate many people and may even cause social unrest."

Chen Ran sneered: "The root of the turmoil lies with you people hiding in the shadows, not with my act of revealing the truth. If anyone is afraid, then they should reflect on their own actions."

The atmosphere in the coffee shop suddenly became tense, and all eyes were fixed on the two men. A young woman couldn't help but interject, "Brother Chen, you have to be careful! Those people are capable of anything."

Chen Ran smiled gratefully at her: "Thank you for your concern, but for the sake of fairness and justice, some things always have to be done by someone."

Seeing Chen Ran's resolute gaze, the man in black had no choice but to compromise: "Alright, we will cooperate with the investigation and take responsibility. But I hope you can consider the plight of the innocent."

Chen Ran nodded slightly, knowing that this contest had only just begun: "I will handle every piece of data carefully, ensuring fairness while minimizing unnecessary harm."

As the man in black left, the café returned to its usual bustling atmosphere, but everyone now held a deep respect and anticipation for Chen Ran. They were all waiting—waiting for the truth to be revealed, waiting for the day justice would be served.

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Chen Ran, meanwhile, remained engrossed in his computer screen. His fingers moved with the lightness and grace of a dancer, each line of code a testament to his commitment to justice, and each click a demonstration of his beliefs.

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"Chen Ran, I believe you can do it." Reba walked up to him without him noticing and gently handed him a cup of coffee.

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As night fell, the "Love at First Sight" café remained brightly lit, and Chen Ran's figure appeared particularly resolute under the lights. He stared intently at the data gradually appearing on the screen, his mind already made up.

"Now it's time to fight back," Chen Ran murmured to himself, a resolute glint in his eyes.

As night deepened, the people in the coffee shop gradually dispersed, leaving only Chen Ran still working hard in front of his computer. Looking at the partially analyzed data on the screen, his resolve grew stronger: only by exposing this darkness to the light of day could he truly protect those innocent people.

Chapter 188 Exposing the Inside Story [Please Subscribe]

Suddenly, a regular customer walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "Chen Ran, I heard you've gone head-to-head with that big corporation?"

Chen Ran smiled slightly, his gaze never leaving the screen: "I'm just doing what I believe is right."

“Brother, I admire your courage.” The regular customer gave a thumbs up. “But you know what? The whole city is talking about you, saying you’re the modern-day ‘Lone Ranger’!”

　Chen Ran, nicknamed "603," responded calmly: "I wouldn't call myself a lone wolf; I just want to protect everyone's trust and safety."

Just then, a young woman rushed into the coffee shop. She anxiously approached Chen Ran and whispered, "Brother Chen, someone anonymously posted some data online, and the 'Yulun' phenomenon has started to gain traction."

Chen Ran frowned slightly, quickly glanced at the information on his phone, and then decisively said, "Since they have already started to take action, I cannot sit idly by and wait to die."

The following morning, a news story shocked the entire city: a large company was exposed for allegedly illegally obtaining user information. Immediately, the news became a hot topic of discussion on the streets and online forums, with Chen Ran's name being frequently mentioned.

The man in black reappeared at the coffee shop entrance, looking at Chen Ran with a gloomy expression: "What you're doing will only make things worse."

Chen Ran put down his coffee cup, his eyes filled with determination: "The truth won't disappear just because it's covered up temporarily. Only by facing the problem can we solve it."

The man in black sighed helplessly: "It seems we have to settle things once and for all."

“That’s right, the time has come to settle things.” Chen Ran stood up, his figure appearing exceptionally upright in the sunlight. “However, before that, I hope you can tell the ‘boss’ behind you that no matter how much he tries to obstruct me, I will not stop my steps to reveal the truth.”

The next day, Chen Ran's office was swarmed by reporters. His calm and composed demeanor during the interviews moved everyone present. Passing company employees whispered among themselves, "Manager Chen is really tough, daring to confront such a powerful force head-on." "Yes, I admire people like him who are willing to do anything for the truth."

Meanwhile, online debate intensified, with netizens taking sides. Some supported Chen Ran's exposure of the truth, while others expressed concern about the complexities behind the incident. On various forums, posts about Chen Ran gained popularity, and netizens' comments were filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown outcome.

In the afternoon, Chen Ran walked into that familiar coffee shop. Although he was at the center of the storm, he appeared even calmer and more composed. The people around him cast admiring or questioning glances at him. One young man couldn't help but whisper to his friend, "Look at that person, that's Chen Ran. I heard he's single-handedly taking on an entire industry giant."

The man in black reappeared, but this time he was followed by a middle-aged man in an expensive 2.5 suit with a gloomy face, who was clearly the so-called "boss".

The boss looked sharply at Chen Ran and said coldly, "What exactly do you want?"

Chen Ran smiled calmly and replied, "I just want the public to know the truth and for those whose rights have been violated to receive fair treatment. If you are innocent, why should you fear the revelation of the truth?"

Chapter 189 Peeping [Please Subscribe]

The boss's face turned ashen. After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly lowered his voice and threatened, "Young man, you need to understand that some things are not for you to interfere with. This pool of water is very deep; don't drown yourself."

Chen Ran's eyes were firm and unwavering: "If no one dares to take this step, then I will be the one to break the ice. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will never back down."

The boss clenched his fists, clearly surprised and angry at Chen Ran's tough stance, but he did not take any further action, only leaving behind a meaningful remark: "Fine, if that's how it is, we'll see." He then turned and left, with the man in black following closely behind.

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Chen Ran arrived at Hua Jiaming's company.

The moment Chen Ran entered Hua Jiaming's company, the entire lobby fell silent. Employees looked up, their gazes fixed on this seemingly young yet powerful stranger. They whispered amongst themselves, speculating about his identity and purpose.

"Look, isn't that Chen Ran, who's been making headlines all over the news lately?" a receptionist exclaimed in surprise.

"Why is he in our company? Is he here to see Boss Hua?" Another colleague stared wide-eyed, his face full of shock.

Ignoring the stares around him, Chen Ran walked straight to the elevator, leaving behind a murmur of discussion. The elevator doors opened, revealing the luxurious door to Hua Jiaming's office. He knocked, and after receiving permission, pushed the door open and entered.

Hua Jiaming sat behind his large desk, a hint of doubt and wariness in his eyes: "Chen Ran, what brings you here?"

Chen Ran didn't waste time with pleasantries and went straight to the point: "President Hua, I'd like to collaborate with you to uncover some things hidden in the shadows."

Hua Jiaming raised an eyebrow, looking at him with interest: "Oh? You mean..."

Chen Ran smiled slightly, a smile that revealed unwavering determination: "That's right, it's those things we 'cannot interfere with.' I know this is a deep issue, but I also know that only those who dare to break the ice can lead the trend."

The surrounding employees, peeking through the half-open door, were all astonished upon hearing this, and their private discussions grew increasingly heated.

"This kid is really bold, daring to bring up something like this with President Hua."

"Judging from his appearance, he seems quite confident. You really can't judge a book by its cover."

Hua Jiaming pondered for a moment, staring intently at Chen Ran, and finally nodded slowly: "Alright, since you have this determination, then let's join forces and give it a try. But let me be clear from the start, this pool is indeed unfathomable, and if we are not careful, we may all pay the price."

The elevator doors closed, shutting out the murmurs outside, and the office fell silent instantly. Chen Ran straightened his back, his gaze meeting Hua Jiaming's scrutinizing look with unwavering conviction: "I understand, President Hua. I'm willing to bear those costs."

Hua Jiaming stood up, walked around the desk, went to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked out at the bustling city, and said to Chen Ran with his back to him, "Do you know that this is not just a business game, but a covert war involving the interests of many parties?"

Chen Ran stepped forward and stood side by side with Hua Jiaming: "I understand, and I have enough clues and evidence. I just need a partner who can face all of this with me."

Hua Jiaming turned to look at him, his eyes flashing with admiration and decisiveness: "Your courage truly impresses me, but you must understand that once we get involved, we cannot escape unscathed."

Chapter 190 Chaos [Please Subscribe]

"For the truth, for fairness, I am not afraid." Chen Ran's resounding answer echoed in the office.

Meanwhile, the employees outside the door were whispering among themselves, shocked and curious about the young but courageous Chen Ran.

"Have you heard? Chen Ran actually brought up that taboo topic with President Hua!"

"Yeah, where does he get his courage and confidence? But then again, if they really can uncover those secrets, that would be a major event that would shake up the entire industry!"

Over the next period of time, Chen Ran and Hua Jiaming began to secretly plot, gather information, and look for a breakthrough. Every late-night meeting and every clandestine investigation made the other employees of the company feel increasingly mysterious and tense.

"Those two have been acting all secretive lately, I wonder what big thing they're up to," an employee whispered to a colleague.

"Perhaps this is the source of Chen Ran's confidence to challenge authority. I hope they can succeed, otherwise..." Another employee shook his head worriedly.