47: Chapter 47 Official Announcement! Public Outcry!

Inside the presidential suite of the Cloud Top International Hotel.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the sun was shining brightly.

The scent of seafood porridge and crispy bacon still lingered in the dining room.

In front of the dining table.

Chen Fan picked up the bowl and drank the last mouthful of seafood porridge.

It was warm, fresh, and savory, making him feel much more comfortable.

He pulled out a napkin and wiped his mouth.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly...

The life of a rich person is truly unpretentious and simple.

At this time in the past.

He would most likely be squeezing into the subway to go to work.

Either getting his feet stepped on or being squeezed until he doubted the meaning of life.

How could he have such a leisurely and comfortable life as he did now?

Eating a five-star hotel breakfast.

Staying in a presidential suite.

He lay comfortably on the sofa, picked up the top-tier Fruit phone he had just bought, swiped the screen, and opened Weibo.

As soon as he entered the trending search page, he saw an official announcement with a scarlet "Explosive" tag hanging on it.

"Emergency Announcement from the Jianghai City Public Security Bureau Regarding the Prevention and Boycott of the Illegal Online Trading Software 'lifespan treasure'"

"Hmm?"

Chen Fan raised an eyebrow, immediately becoming interested.

Without hesitation, he clicked directly into it.

The content of the announcement was not long, following a typical official format.

But between the lines, it revealed a sense of caution.

[Recently, an application named "lifespan treasure" has appeared in our city, spreading through irregular installation channels.]

[This software involves unknown trading activities. The police hereby solemnly remind all citizens that life and property safety are paramount.]

[At present, relevant departments have established a joint investigation team to launch an investigation into the source and operating mechanism of this software.]

[We ask the public not to trust online rumors lightly, and even more so, not to take risks, guarding against being deceived.]

After reading it, Chen Fan couldn't help but chuckle.

A joint investigation team has already been formed?

It seems this matter has already attracted the attention of the authorities.

However, this official announcement...

In Chen Fan's eyes, it revealed a deep sense of helplessness.

Because in the entire announcement, although it was characterized as "illegal," there wasn't a single phrase stating "the content of this software is completely false."

It didn't even contain the most basic words "refuting the rumor."

What did this mean?

It meant that the authorities had tried, but hadn't figured it out.

Therefore, they didn't dare to jump to conclusions.

Chen Fan could understand this dry warning and boycott, and the seasoned, silly netizens who had been through many internet battles could naturally understand it too.

Opening the comment section, it had already turned completely chaotic!

"Brothers, focus on the key point: the authorities didn't refute the rumors!"

"That's right! If it were fake in the past, they would have just said 'purely a rumor, please do not believe or spread rumors.' Now they only say 'prevention and boycott'?"

"What does this mean? It means this thing is probably real!"

"Holy crap, it's confirmed!"

"Can lifespan really be bought and sold?!"

"Brothers in Jianghai City, how on earth do you download it? I'm dying of anxiety. Is it too late for me to buy a high-speed rail ticket to Jianghai overnight?"

"Don't bother thinking about it. I'm a local, and I don't have this software either."

"Wuwuwu, I bought an invitation code yesterday and got scammed for 20 yuan!"

"Seeking a code! Offering a high price for a code! I'll pay two thousand!"

"Two thousand? The post next door is already calling for five thousand!"

"I'll pay ten thousand! I require a face-to-face transaction!"

"Stop shouting hundreds or thousands. I just came from a livestream of a streamer with a million followers, and the streamer was offering a reward of one hundred thousand on the spot for an invitation code."

"Really?"

"One hundred thousand to buy an invitation code?"

"Are they crazy?"

"Brother, do you think you're buying an invitation code?"

"You're buying life!"

"That's right, this thing is currently a ticket to another world. If it's really true, some people would pay even two hundred thousand for it!"

Looking at these comments, Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh.

One hundred thousand? Two hundred thousand?

If this were a few days ago, he might have actually been tempted.

But now, he felt absolutely nothing.

Besides, it's fine to just talk about it online, but in reality, if anyone were to actually sell an invitation code now, they would likely be visited by the police very soon.

Making a fortune in silence and letting the wealth flow steadily is the right path!

Chen Fan exited Weibo, just about to check TikTok.

But at this moment! Dili dili dili li li li li... The phone suddenly vibrated.

The caller ID showed an unknown number. The location was Jianghai City.

Chen Fan's eyes flashed slightly. For some reason, he suddenly had a premonition.

He did not hesitate and pressed answer.

"Hello." Chen Fan's voice was calm and gentle.

On the other end of the phone, a slightly gruff, yet deliberately lowered and very polite male voice came through: "Hello."

"May I ask if this is Mr. Chen, Chen Fan?"

"It is me. May I ask who you are?"

"Hello, Mr. Chen. I am a police officer from the Chengnan Police Station. My surname is Zhao, and my name is Zhao Shoucheng."

Hearing this name, Chen Fan's gaze flickered slightly. Zhao Shoucheng? He seemed to have some impression of this name.

Previously, when he was bored, he had opened the backend to check. User 056, who had quietly sold one year of lifespan in the middle of the night and withdrawn 880,000 directly, seemed to be named Zhao Shoucheng.

As for whether it was the same person, that remained unknown.

Chen Fan had a vague guess in his heart, but his tone remained calm, even carrying a hint of just the right amount of confusion: "Officer Zhao? Is there something you need from me? I haven't committed any crimes, have I?"

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Chen, you've misunderstood. It's nothing bad. We are just conducting a routine investigation into some situations and need to verify something with you. It's about the software 'lifespan treasure'. Are you free right now?"

Chen Fan leaned back in his chair, wearing an expression that said "as expected."

Previously at the hospital, he had given Wang Jianguo an invitation code in front of so many people; it could only be about this.

After all, the authorities had already started paying attention to lifespan treasure. In the face of the state apparatus, he simply couldn't hide this matter.

Rather than being evasive and appearing guilty, it was better to simply admit it. Chen Fan nodded and smiled: "I'm free. Please go ahead."

Zhao Shoucheng pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"According to our investigation, the day before yesterday at the People's Hospital, you provided a string of invitation code to a patient's family member named Wang Jianguo? This invitation code seems to be a link to download an application called 'lifespan treasure'? May I ask if this is true?"

Chen Fan nodded noncommittally, "That is indeed the case."