C100 After Achieving Their Goal They Would Kill Those Who Had Helped Them Before?

Zhang Chen, puzzled, inquired, "What exactly is Shenyin?"

Loong San, shaking his head gravely, replied, "The time isn't right for you to know. Just understand that they are immensely powerful."

Zhang Chen acknowledged with a nod.

A complex expression crossed Lin Zhiqing's face, her thoughts seemingly elsewhere.

Zhang Chen turned to her and checked, "Everything okay with you?"

Caught off guard, Lin Zhiqing hesitated before assuring, "I'm fine."

Zhang Chen allowed himself a moment of relief.

Yet, the memory of the formidable strength they had just witnessed lingered, fueling his concern.

Resigned, he let out a sigh and suggested, "We should head back."

The Lin family had yet to receive any updates; they were surely worried sick.

Old Master Lin was still in recovery; he needed no further stress.

Before long, they were back in their Mercedes-Benz, heading home.

On the road, Lin Zhiqing made a call to the Lin family.

Throughout the drive, she remained silent, her expression unreadable.

The sense of gratitude that once filled her was slowly ebbing away, replaced by the relentless thoughts of the news that troubled her.

She was at a loss for what to do next.

Soon after, Loong San brought the car to a stop at the entrance of the Lin's compound.

Zhang Chen had been reluctant to enter, but he considered Old Master Lin's situation and knew some explanations were due.

He had resolved to progress discreetly.

Should a crisis befall the Lin family, he would need to maintain a covert line of communication with Old Master Lin.

Stepping out of the car, Zhang Chen and Lin Zhiqing made their way toward the courtyard.

They hadn't gotten far when they were met by a flurry of activity as the Lin family emerged from the main villa.

"Zhiqing, you're safe! You had me terrified!"

"Zhiqing, are you injured? What exactly happened?"

"Zhiqing, tell your uncle who's responsible!"

Lee Fengqin examined her thoroughly.

The Lin brothers were seething with indignation, perceiving the incident as a direct affront to their family.

With a troubled look, Lin Zhiqing responded, "Mom, I'm okay, and I don't know who's behind this."

The fury on the Lin family members' faces intensified.

Yet, Lee Fengqin's face twisted with anger as she spoke with biting sarcasm, "Do we even need to guess who's responsible? The Lin family hasn't wronged a soul!"

As the words were uttered, a wave of shock rippled through the crowd.

Zhang Chen's brow creased in frustration.

Her insinuation couldn't have been clearer.

"Are you implying this is my fault?" Zhang Chen asked, clearly displeased.

He had saved her, yet not a single word of thanks had come his way. Instead, they were pinning the blame on him!

Lee Fengqin's fury erupted, her voice dripping with scorn, "If not you, then who? How can you justify such disgraceful behavior?"

"Zhang Chen, you're quite something, aren't you? To think you could get involved with Miss Han!"

"The audacity!"

"Who are you to her? What's your status compared to hers? You think you can just reach for the stars? She has countless admirers!"

"And look at what you've done now! She's come knocking on the Lin family's door!"

Lee Fengqin's anger built with every word, culminating in a thunderous shout.

At her accusation, the Lin family members' eyes bulged in disbelief.

They had been puzzling over who they might have crossed. But Lee Fengqin's words brought a sudden clarity.

Their fury swiftly shifted, settling on Zhang Chen with a burning intensity.

Lin Zhiqing watched on, her expression a tangled web of emotions. The news had left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Zhang Chen's frown deepened as indignation surged within him.

The Lin family was oblivious, but he was all too aware.

The seeds of this predicament had been sown when Lin Zhiqing had been called upon to save Old Master Lin.

After a tense silence, Zhang Chen spoke icily, "I have no connection to Miss Han. Your opinions are your own concern. I'm here to see the Old Master."

With that, he strode toward the center of the villa, his back to the Lin family.

He had lost all faith in them and held no desire to engage further.

His only intent now was to lay out his plans to the Old Master. Should trouble befall the Lin family, they would need to be prepared to unite forces.

An organization that commanded Loong San's respect was not to be underestimated.

But as Zhang Chen moved to leave, Lin Guolong blocked his path, his voice frosty, "My father isn't someone you can just demand to see."

"After bringing such ruin upon the Lin family, you still have the nerve to seek an audience with my father!"

His voice brimmed with fury!

Members of the Lin family quickly formed a barrier in front of Zhang Chen, their eyes burning with anger as they stared him down.

Zhang Chen's gaze narrowed, rage surging wildly within him.

He had just rescued Lin Zhiqing, only to be met with such hostility?

What struck him most was that Lin Zhiqing had remained silent throughout the entire ordeal.

Were the others ignorant of the truth, or was she too?

Had she not heard anything about Shenyin?

Lifting his head, Zhang Chen asked icily, "Do you believe that as well?"

A knot of confusion tightened in Lin Zhiqing's chest. She was torn.

She couldn't make sense of the situation, yet her mind was flooded with images of Zhang Chen embracing Han Qiqi.

Zhang Chen was the one who had cheated, so why did he still carry himself with such indignation?

Time passed, and Lin Zhiqing found herself unable to articulate a response.

Zhang Chen let out a hollow laugh, his heart sinking into disappointment.

He was fixated on the truth, oblivious to the rumors linking him with Han Qiqi.

In his mind, the allegations were baseless.

But in his anger, he had failed to consider how others might perceive the situation.

Before Zhang Chen could further defend himself, Lee Fengqin stepped forward once more.

"Zhang Chen! If you have any shred of decency left, sever your ties with Miss Han immediately!"

"If you've wronged her, then grovel and beg for her forgiveness!"

"Should she trouble the Lin family again, you won't be spared!"

Lee Fengqin's words were laced with biting sarcasm, each syllable dripping with rage.

Zhang Chen smirked, retorting, "The Lin family is on the brink of calamity, and yet you have the audacity to make such bold claims!"

"The lack of distinguished heirs isn't the fault of the Lin family, but having a group of you—narrow-minded and malevolent—is the real tragedy."

That sentiment echoed the tumult in Zhang Chen's heart.

But those words only fanned the flames of the Lin family's wrath.

"We're lacking successors in the Lin family?"

"You've tarnished your name far and wide, and yet you dare to criticize us?"

"Your affair has invited this misfortune! And now you have the gall to pass judgment on others?"

The younger members of the Lin family began to murmur among themselves, their gazes ablaze with fury.

Lin Miao stood hidden among the crowd, her expression a complex tapestry of emotions.

Lin Guofeng couldn't contain his fury any longer and bellowed, "Zhang Chen, the Lin family's affairs are none of your business!"

"I have a better grasp of the Lin family's big picture than you do!"

"You claim the Lin family is headed for disaster and accuse us of being short-sighted? What makes you so confident to assert that?"

His voice resonated with commanding authority.

The crowd fell silent at his words.

Their gazes brimmed with scorn.

But just when it seemed Zhang Chen had been rendered speechless, a weathered voice cut through the tension: "Zhang Chen speaks the truth."