C124 The Misunderstanding Has Been Resolved!!

Mr. Jun gulped, his eyes wide with terror.

He could never have imagined that such immense strength lay within Zhang Chen's slender frame!

"What are you trying to do? You should know, I work for the Yee family's Second Young Master!"

Mr. Jun scrambled backward, his voice trembling with fear.

The Second Young Master of the Yee family, Yee Qingsong?

Zhang Chen's eyes narrowed, his voice icy, "I've already told you, it doesn't matter who you are, even if you were the Emperor of Heaven himself!"

Mr. Jun's face contorted as he stammered, "What do you want? Listen, if you lay a finger on me, you're a dead man! And that woman will suffer even worse!"

Dare to speak of her?

That was the last straw for Zhang Chen's rage.

"We'll see who ends up worse off!"

With those words, Zhang Chen lunged forward in a swift charge!

Mr. Jun tried to flee!

But Zhang Chen's foot found its mark on his waist!

Mr. Jun crashed to the ground, losing two front teeth in the process!

Zhang Chen was on him in an instant, raining down a flurry of punches and kicks as Mr. Jun lay beneath him.

His cries of agony echoed instantly, sending shivers through the onlookers.

Was he trying to beat the man to death?

Lin Zhiqing clenched her teeth, her mind a whirlwind of chaos.

Finally, Mr. Jun's feeble voice broke through, "Stop, please! I admit my mistake. Another blow, and I might not survive."

Zhang Chen exhaled sharply, his strength waning.

He pointed a commanding finger, his voice steely, "Go over there. Kneel. Apologize!"

His tone was chilling to the bone.

Lin Zhiqing froze in shock.

Mr. Jun clenched his jaw and barked, "You're going too far!"

But before he could finish, Zhang Chen's hand struck his cheek with a resounding slap.

Mr. Jun staggered to his feet, pleading desperately, "No more, I'll apologize right now."

Struggling, he crawled to Lin Zhiqing's feet.

Before the watchful eyes of all, he knelt, his words slurred, "I was wrong. Please, have mercy on me."

Lin Zhiqing gave Zhang Chen another complex look.

If not for him, she would have been at the mercy of this man today.

After what felt like an eternity, Lin Zhiqing's voice cut through the silence, icy and detached, "You all can leave now."

Mr. Jun and his companions, as if pardoned from a death sentence, tumbled and stumbled their way out of the bar in a frantic escape.

The onlookers gradually melted away into the night.

Lin Zhiqing raised a hand to brush away the blood at the corner of her mouth, her gaze reflecting a storm of emotions.

The news had already set her on edge.

And now, unexpectedly, Zhang Chen had shown up before her, Han Qiqi in tow.

Zhang Chen let out a weary sigh before inquiring, "Are you okay?"

Lin Zhiqing gave a slight shake of her head.

The shock had sobered her up considerably, and she hadn't drunk much to begin with.

Surveying the chaos, Zhang Chen suggested, "This place is a mess. Let's step outside to talk."

What was there to talk about?

The divorce, perhaps?

A bitter smile flickered across Lin Zhiqing's lips as she nodded in agreement.

She then made her way toward the bar counter; they had to settle the damages after all.

Before long, the trio, with Han Qiqi silently trailing, exited the bar.

Lin Zhiqing showed no sign of slowing down, continuing her silent march.

They soon reached the lakeside.

Leaning on the railing, Lin Zhiqing stared out at the shimmering water and spoke with a chill in her voice, "What is it? Go ahead, speak."

The Han family's wealth dwarfed that of the Lin family.

The scandal involving Zhang Chen and Han Qiqi had been the talk of the town.

She didn't need to guess; she knew Zhang Chen had come to broach the topic of divorce.

She just never imagined that Zhang Chen would be the one to initiate it.

With a sense of resignation, Zhang Chen said, "Won't you call home? They're all looking for you."

"There's no need," Lin Zhiqing replied coolly. "I've already messaged them that I'm out clearing my head."

That's when it clicked for Zhang Chen.

That explained why Lee Fengqin hadn't sounded as frantic on the phone.

Meanwhile, Han Qiqi watched with a piqued interest from the sidelines.

The bar's dim lighting had obscured Lin Zhiqing's features, and now, in the open, Han Qiqi could only make out the silhouette of Lin Zhiqing's impressive figure, her curiosity about Lin Zhiqing's appearance growing.

Zhang Chen spoke slowly, his voice measured.

He hesitated for what felt like an eternity, unsure of how to begin.

Finally, he turned and said with a note of resignation, "You tell her."

Han Qiqi paused, taken aback. But she had made a promise to Zhang Chen to clear the air, so she steeled herself and went ahead.

"Miss Lin, I assure you, I have no involvement with your husband," she said, her voice tinged with awkwardness.

Lin Zhiqing was visibly shocked by Han Qiqi's declaration.

She turned around, her expression blank with surprise.

It was then that Han Qiqi got a clear look at Zhang Chen's face, and she too was struck by astonishment.

Her eyes grew wide, reflecting her utter disbelief.

Lin Zhiqing was breathtakingly beautiful as well!

Han Qiqi wasn't one to boast, but she had never met anyone who rivaled her beauty—until now. And within a few days, she had encountered not one, but two women who surpassed her in looks, both connected to Zhang Chen.

She remembered Zhang Chen mentioning that his sister and his wife were more beautiful than her, and now Han Qiqi realized he had been telling the truth.

Lin Zhiqing, equally stunned, gazed at them, her eyes brimming with questions.

Han Qiqi had no ties to Zhang Chen?

Wasn't Zhang Chen here to discuss a divorce with her?

Lin Zhiqing was at a loss, completely frozen, words failing her.

Before she could gather her thoughts, Han Qiqi blurted out in shock, "Sister, have you lost your mind?"

Confusion etched Lin Zhiqing's face as she responded, "What are you talking about?"

Zhang Chen looked on, equally bewildered.

Han Qiqi, her voice heavy with emotion, exclaimed, "With your beauty, you could have landed an international superstar for a husband!"

"Why on earth would you settle for Zhang Chen?"

The unspoken truth hung in the air, understood by all.

Zhang Chen, at a loss for words, retorted irritably, "Enough with the nonsense! Are you envious of my wife's beauty now?"

"You doubted me when I said my wife was more beautiful than you. Are you a believer now?"

Han Qiqi replied with a mix of frustration and resignation, "It's like a fine cabbage being devoured by a pig—such a tragic waste!"

Zhang Chen quickly shot back, "Who are you calling cabbage? You're the cabbage!"

Han Qiqi was at a loss for words, her anger boiling over as she exclaimed, "I'm calling you a pig!"

Lin Zhiqing was utterly flabbergasted.

What on earth were they up to?

Han Qiqi seemed rather friendly toward her, didn't she?

Zhang Chen took note of this and hurriedly interjected, "Explain to my wife, will you?"

With a mischievous grimace, Han Qiqi finally spilled the beans to Lin Zhiqing, detailing how Zhang Chen had been pretending to be her boyfriend.

The clever Han Qiqi also took the opportunity to clarify the recent news stories.

The news had originated from Zhang Chen's agreement to play along with her.

Zhang Chen cast a grateful glance at Han Qiqi.

With that, any misunderstandings between him and Lin Zhiqing were thoroughly dispelled!

After some time, Lin Zhiqing grasped the situation, her gaze toward Zhang Chen filled with mixed emotions.

Yet, inexplicably, a sense of relief washed over her.