Global awakening! My Kamen Rider identity has been exposed!

Jiang Lan's steps suddenly stopped, and the calm on her face was instantly replaced by astonishment.

The woman standing backlit at the restaurant entrance wore a well-tailored bright red dress, the hem swaying gently with her steps, outlining her slender and graceful figure. Her face, the curve of her eyebrows and the corners of her eyes, even the frequency of her eyelashes fluttering when she lowered her gaze—it was exactly the same as Akira in my memory!

"How did you get here?" The moment the woman spoke, Jiang Lan's heart sank again—the tone of her voice and the manner of her speech were almost perfectly replicated.

Had he really transmigrated into the world of Kamen Rider? But he quickly suppressed the thought. His observations over the past few days had already confirmed that the people of this world had no idea what "Kamen Rider" was, and there was no trace of Kuuga or AgitΩ.

"What kind of place is this...?" Jiang Lan frowned, his mind filled with layers of doubts. He still couldn't understand why his past life was Kuuga, nor could he understand why the civilization of this world had broken down.

An absurd yet persistent thought surfaced in my mind: Could all of this be inextricably linked to my own existence?

"Little Flower?! What brings you here!" Izzy's voice suddenly rang out, breaking Jiang Lan's reverie. The girl's eyes lit up, and she quickly got up to greet him, her face full of surprise.

Jiang Lan then realized—it turned out she wasn't Akilela, but Iz's friend, Xia Muhua.

Not far away, Ellie saw Xia Muhua, a flash of disgust crossing her eyes, but she managed a stiff, fake smile to maintain a semblance of decorum. The three were classmates in the same major at university. Izzy and Xia Muhua were best friends who could talk about anything, while Ellie was eccentric, mean-spirited, petty, always jealous of others, and constantly acted superior, making her annoying to everyone.

"Oh, it's Xiaohua." Ellie deliberately raised her voice, her chin slightly raised, like a fighting rooster with its head held high, her boastfulness almost overflowing. "Let me introduce you, this is my dear Li Jian, he is Li Yi's cousin."

When the name "Li Yi" was mentioned, she straightened her back even more, as if simply being associated with the Li family would elevate her to the upper class.

Xia Muhua walked slowly to Ellie, arms crossed, a cold, mocking smile playing on her red lips. "Oh~ so your boyfriend is Li Yi's cousin." She deliberately drew out her words, her eyes filled with undisguised sarcasm. "But what does that have to do with you? You don't really think that by hooking up with a distant relative, you can latch onto Li Yi's coattails and rise to the top overnight, do you?"

Izzy is quiet and gentle and has never liked to argue with people, but Xia Muhua never tolerates Ellie's bad temper. With one sentence, she hit Ellie's sore spot, making Ellie's face turn liver-colored instantly.

"Xia Muhua! Stop being so sarcastic!" Ellie's voice trembled with anger as she immediately raised her voice to argue with her. What she hated most about Xia Muhua was this—unlike Izzy, who was easy to manipulate, this woman had a sharp tongue and could argue with her all day long without ever losing ground.

The two argued incessantly, while Li Jian remained silent throughout, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze constantly drifting towards Jiang Lan. His silence stemmed from a simple reason: Jiang Lan's reaction was far too unusual.

Upon hearing that he was Li Yi's cousin, most people would either show surprise or try to strike up a conversation, but Jiang Lan remained calm. In fact, Li Jian caught a glimpse of undisguised disdain in his eyes.

It was genuine disdain, as if their proud "status" was nothing more than a trivial joke in the other person's eyes.

This inexplicably stirred a sense of apprehension in Li Jian's heart. In this world, the Li Group held a significant reputation, especially Li Yi, who was a prominent figure among the younger generation. Anyone who could remain so calm upon hearing this name could only be one of two things: either a complete idiot or a reclusive tycoon whose power far surpassed that of the Li Group.

Clearly, Jiang Lan is not the former.

"Ellie, stop arguing, let's sit down and order first." Li Jian finally spoke, his tone carrying a hint of imperceptible urgency. After speaking, he ignored Ellie, who was still arguing with Xia Muhua, and went straight to find a seat away from Jiang Lan and the other two.

Being near Jiang Lan always made him feel an invisible pressure, an indescribable sense of oppression that made him restless. His intuition told him that this man, who remained as calm as a deep pool, was definitely not someone he could afford to offend.

Seeing Li Jian leave alone, Ellie stomped her foot angrily, snorted coldly, and glared fiercely at Xia Muhua and Iz: "Hmph, you just wait! One day, I, Ellie, will definitely step into the Li family's door! At that time, I will not be on the same level as you, and we'll see how arrogant you are then!"

After saying that, she swayed her hips dramatically in her high heels, her face instantly transforming into a fawning smile, and quickly walked towards Li Jian.

Xia Muhua merely scoffed at this, then turned her attention to Jiang Lan. Her gaze swept over Jiang Lan from head to toe, a hint of curiosity and amusement in her eyes, a smile playing on her lips: "You're the Jiang Lan that Izzy always talks about? Hmm... you are indeed quite handsome, no wonder Izzy always mentions you to me."

As she spoke, she generously extended her hand to greet Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan smiled and nodded in response, then reached out and lightly shook her hand before withdrawing it.

Upon hearing this, Izzy's pretty face instantly flushed crimson, the blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears. She lowered her head, her fingers gently twisting the hem of her clothes, her voice barely audible: "I don't often mention... Little Flower, don't talk nonsense." Her appearance was just like a ripe apple, cute and shy.

Before long, an AI robot pushed a food cart over and served the dishes Jiang Lan had ordered. Because of Xia Muhua's arrival, Jiang Lan specially ordered a few more signature dishes.

Looking at the table laden with food, Izzy frowned slightly, secretly worried: Why did Jiang Lan order so much food? This place isn't cheap, and he didn't seem well-off before. What if he can't afford this meal?

She was completely unaware that she had already labeled Jiang Lan as "poor" in her heart. If Jiang Lan knew this, she wondered what he would think.

"By the way, Little Flower, what brings you here?" Iz looked up, changing the subject, the blush on her face gradually fading.

Xia Muhua picked up her cutlery and said casually, "I just happened to be passing by and saw that annoying Ellie through the restaurant's glass, so I came in to see what she was up to this time."

The three ate and chatted in a very harmonious atmosphere. Before long, they were full and satisfied.

Jiang Lan got up to pay the bill. Just as she returned to her seat, a deafening engine roar suddenly came from the restaurant entrance, like a thunderclap, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the restaurant.

Everyone turned to look, and there stood a silver-gray Lamborghini Aventador parked steadily at the entrance. Its sharp lines resembled a beast poised for battle, and its futuristic appearance reflected a cold luster in the sunlight. Every detail exuded ultimate luxury and power.

Ellie, who had just finished eating and was about to leave, widened her eyes and began to breathe rapidly the moment she saw the supercar. She stared at the car as if it were a priceless treasure. Li Jian, who was beside her, also instantly became serious, his Adam's apple bobbing violently, and a storm raging in his eyes.

In this world, supercars are toys exclusively for the ultra-wealthy, and this Lamborghini Aventador in front of us has a starting price of a whopping 1.5 million Federal Credits! Even if Li Jian and his father tried their best, they might not be able to scrape together that amount. Keep in mind, 1.5 million Federal Credits is enough to buy a sizable residence in the Federal Capital, where land is incredibly valuable.

His so-called "cousin Li Yi" was nothing more than a distant relative with whom he had no real connection. He only used the title to put on airs and pick up girls. That was why he was so cautious when facing Jiang Lan just now, afraid of accidentally offending some low-profile big shot.

At that moment, the car door opened, and a middle-aged man in a black tailored suit stepped out. He stood tall and straight, with a respectful expression. After getting out of the car, he bowed slightly towards the restaurant entrance, his gaze sweeping precisely over the crowd before finally settling on a certain direction, and he strode over.

"Honorable sir, this is the Lamborghini Aventador you ordered. As per your request, I have delivered it to you on time." The middle-aged man approached and bowed deeply in Jiang Lan's direction, his tone extremely respectful.

Upon seeing this, Ellie's mouth gaped open in disbelief, followed by an inexplicable surge of vanity that made her feel lightheaded. She turned to Li Jian, her voice becoming seductive, and took his arm, her eyes full of suggestive intent: "Li Jian, did you call this car? If so, we can do whatever we want in the car later~"

Although she didn't know much about cars, she knew that such a luxury car was far beyond the reach of ordinary rich kids. It turned out that Li Jian was even richer and more influential than she had imagined! She was determined to hold onto this powerful backer and enter high society as soon as possible.

However, Li Jian's answer was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing her illusions. "No... this has nothing to do with me."

Ellie's smile froze instantly, and her hand, which was holding Li Jian's arm, unconsciously loosened its grip. If it wasn't Li Jian who booked the car, then whose could it be? Was there someone in this restaurant with a higher status than Li Jian?

In the brief moment of her dazed and confused state, Jiang Lan, holding Izzy's hand, slowly passed by the two of them. "Excuse me, could you please pass by?" His voice was calm and even. He simply pushed aside Ellie, who was blocking his way, and then took the set of car keys that gleamed with a metallic sheen from the middle-aged man's hand, casually rubbing them between his fingertips.

He ordered this car online while he was having his meal. In this world, there's no need to go to a dealership in person; you can simply select and order a car online and enjoy door-to-door delivery service—it's incredibly convenient.

For Jiang Lan now, money is nothing more than a string of insignificant numbers. As long as he continues to unlock his past life's memories and tap into his hidden abilities and wealth, buying a Lamborghini, or even all the luxury cars in the entire Federation, would be a piece of cake. He probably won't have to worry about not having enough money for the rest of his life.

After receiving the car keys, Jiang Lan slowly turned her head to look at Xia Muhua standing next to Ellie, and nodded in farewell: "Goodbye, Miss Xiaohua."

"Goodbye, Jiang Lan!" Xia Muhua waved and responded warmly, her eyes filled with curiosity and admiration.

After saying that, Jiang Lan led the still bewildered and blank-minded Izzy straight to the Lamborghini Aventador. He opened the car door, settled Izzy in the passenger seat, then got in himself, stepped on the gas, the engine roared, and the car shot off like an arrow, disappearing from everyone's sight in an instant.

At that moment, Ellie felt a burning pain in her cheeks, as if she had been slapped several times in public, both hot and numb. She stood there blankly, the scene from just now replaying in her mind, unable to believe her eyes.

"That poor-looking kid next to Iz is actually a super rich second-generation? (Actually, he's a self-made millionaire)" she muttered to herself, her voice full of disbelief, her eyes filled with blankness and resentment.

Finally realizing what was happening, Li Jian abruptly shook off Ellie's hand, his voice filled with panic and rebuke: "What kind of poor-looking brat are you! Didn't you hear what that lady called him? He's Jiang Lan!"

Upon hearing this, Ellie shuddered as if struck by lightning, gasping for breath and losing all color in her face.

Jiang Lan?!

That mysterious and powerful figure who dominates the Federation's Exploration Factor Ranking, leading by a million exploration factors, with an unfathomable identity and immense strength?!