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Chapter 290

Chapter 290

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The next day, just as dawn broke and the faint morning light painted a pale stripe through the gap in the curtains, Cheng Xin snapped his eyes wide open, without a trace of the usual reluctance to leave bed. The mysterious invitation and the audio recording packed with explosive information from the previous night had swirled in his mind all night, leaving him with almost no solid sleep. He got up, and cold tap water splashed across his face, driving away the last remnants of sleepiness. He took a shower and changed into a brand-new dark gray suit. The collar of his white shirt was crisp and stiff, and his tie was knotted with meticulous precision.

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