C118 He Was Forcefully Kissed Again'?

Han Qiqi nodded with satisfaction.

Anger flared in Han Tianhua's eyes. He was on the verge of exploding when Zhu Jiuyan intervened.

Zhao Kuo sneered dismissively, "Qiqi is still young. It's natural for her to fancy childish things. She'll realize how great I am when she's older."

"Her boyfriend is merely a friend who happens to be male," he said with a smug tone.

Zhang Chen chuckled, "So, couples count as friends too?"

Zhao Kuo grinned, "Of course. Especially since I'm her fiancé, right?"

Zhang Chen's eyebrows shot up.

But before he could process the thought, his face was suddenly cradled in both hands!

Zhang Chen was taken aback!

He had no time to react before Han Qiqi's delicate face was closing in on his!

The next moment, a soft sensation brushed the corner of his lips!

Zhang Chen's eyes went wide.

Had he been forcefully kissed again?

This move stunned everyone present!

Zhao Kuo stood there, slack-jawed.

With a mischievous smile, Han Qiqi declared confidently, "Now, do you know who my boyfriend is?"

Zhao Kuo's mouth twitched uncontrollably!

It took him a while to regain his composure, and when he did, his eyes blazed with unbridled anger.

"Uncle Han, what is the meaning of this?" Zhao Kuo demanded, his voice cold as he fought to contain his rage.

Han Tianhua, teeth clenched, barked furiously, "Han Qiqi, you've crossed the line!"

Undaunted, Han Qiqi shot back, "This is my life. Forcing me into marriage without my consent, isn't that crossing the line?"

Han Tianhua's chest heaved with fury, yet he was at a loss for words.

Gritting his teeth, he warned, "Just wait and see how I'll deal with you later!"

Turning to Zhao Kuo, he attempted a placating smile, "Don't be mad. Qiqi is young and naive. I'll make sure she learns her lesson."

Zhao Kuo's fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, his eyes nearly shooting flames.

Zhang Chen shook his head in resignation. This was beyond his control.

Then, a piercing voice cut through the tension, "She's naive? Is that an excuse for her to act recklessly? The fault lies with you for not teaching her properly!"

Zhang Chen's heart skipped a beat!

He had mistaken her for Lee Fengqin!

Turning around, he saw a woman in a cheongsam enter the room. Her hair was a mass of curls, and she clutched a cigarette between her lips.

Zhang Chen's mouth twitched involuntarily.

Trailing behind her was a middle-aged man, gaunt with gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.

Clearly, these were Zhao Kuo's parents.

The earlier remark had come from Zhao Kuo's mother.

Han Tianhua's brow furrowed subtly.

Zhu Jiuyan rose to her feet, her smile warm. "Sister-in-law, that's not fair. Qiqi may have erred, but she's still my daughter."

Zhao Haichen, Zhao Kuo's father, tugged at Zhao's mother's sleeve, only to be sharply shrugged off!

"How could we possibly allow such a woman through the doors of the Zhao family?"

Zhao's mother declared with an air of superiority.

Han Qiqi stood up briskly, her tone firm. "Grandma, you've got it all wrong. When did I ever express a desire to join the Zhao family?"

Her words left Zhao's mother quivering with rage.

"Do you have any manners at all?" Zhao's mother snapped.

Han Qiqi crossed her arms, her voice laced with sarcasm. "I already have a boyfriend, yet you're pushing for an engagement. I'm curious, which family do you hail from? And how would you rate your own upbringing?"

With that, she gripped Zhang Chen's arm tightly and yanked him to his feet.

"Qiqi!"

Han Tianhua's voice boomed in anger.

Qiqi pulled a face, utterly disregarding his disapproval.

Zhang Chen couldn't help but inwardly marvel at Han Qiqi's eloquence.

Zhao's mother, overcome with fury, staggered backward, pointing a shaking finger at him.

Zhao Haichen quickly steadied her, his expression one of resigned frustration.

Finally, Zhao's mother bellowed, "Han Tianhua, what are you trying to do? Sure, we initiated the marriage proposal, but if you're opposed, you could've just told me!"

"Are you intentionally trying to embarrass our Zhao family?"

Zhang Chen was taken aback by the confrontation.

What kind of clout did the Zhao family possess to stand up to Han Tianhua like this?

With a helpless shake of his head, Han Tianhua admitted, "Mr. Zhao, the fault in today's events lies with me."

Zhao Haichen managed a strained smile and spoke with an even tone, "Our child is all grown up; we really can't control them anymore."

"What do you mean by that?"

But before he could elaborate, Zhao's mother cut him off once again!

"He's simply ill-mannered. He still refers to me as grandma. Is he blind? The way Han Tianhua raised his child, do you really think he's any good?"

The moment these words were spoken, Han Tianhua's brow furrowed deeply, a glint of ice flashing in his gaze.

Zhu Jiuyan responded with a frosty voice, "Sister-in-law, you've crossed the line with those remarks."

"Crossed the line?"

Zhao's mother scoffed, "So what if I have? You've brought shame upon our Zhao family. Do you really think we'll just let you off the hook?"

"The rest may fear the Han family, but I certainly do not!"

Han Tianhua's eyes narrowed, his voice icy, "Sister-in-law, what exactly are you implying?"

Zhao's mother didn't mince words, "If you hinder the Zhao family's progress, don't expect the Han family to fare any better!"

"Our Zhao family's roots may not be in Ningzhou, but we have allies here as well!"

"Luckily, I had the foresight to call in a favor. Today, my friend will ensure justice is served!"

Zhang Chen's eyebrows shot up.

Was this the beginning of a corporate showdown?

He was equally intrigued about which influential figure the Zhao family had summoned to stand toe-to-toe with Han Tianhua.

Without delay, Zhao's mother called out, "Mr. Chen, please join us!"

With that, the villa's door swung open once more, and a portly figure entered.

Upon recognizing the newcomer, everyone's eyes widened in shock.

Surprise flickered through Zhang Chen's eyes as well.

The Zhao family had brought in none other than Chen Dafu!

What were the odds?

He was here?

Zhao Haichen let out a resigned sigh.

Yet, Zhao Kuo's eyes sparkled with sheer excitement. He was eager to see if the Han family would bend today.

The Han family members' expressions tightened.

Chen Dafu entered, his face adorned with a soft, welcoming smile, but his presence was undeniably commanding.

Zhao's mother wasted no time, "Mr. Chen, we need you to set things straight today. The Han family has gone too far!"

Chen Dafu chuckled reassuringly, "Rest assured, Mrs. Zhao."

His words were still hanging in the air when he abruptly caught sight of Zhang Chen on the sofa.

His hefty frame froze on the spot.