C126 Check His Body'?

Lin Zhiqing was utterly helpless at that moment. Wasn't this precisely when she needed help the most?

Yet, after much hesitation, Zhang Chen found himself unable to speak up.

His choice to keep his identity hidden was for the sake of the Lin family.

With a silent sigh in his heart, he chose to hold back.

Lin Zhiqing spoke in a subdued tone, "I'll be going back then."

"Sure."

Zhang Chen responded with a warm, reassuring nod.

Without further delay, Lin Zhiqing turned and made her way into the yard.

Zhang Chen stood motionless for a brief moment before he too began to walk away.

Soon, a black Mercedes-Benz pulled up beside him. Zhang Chen got in.

Fifteen minutes later, the car came to a stop next to Lau Qingyue's villa, which was shrouded in darkness.

A wave of loneliness washed over Zhang Chen. With both of his sisters gone, he was plunged back into his old solitude.

He pushed the door open and entered, Loong San following silently behind.

Switching on the light, Zhang Chen flashed a grin, "Come on in!"

The thrill of the last two battles had invigorated Zhang Chen, fueling his already intense craving for strength.

Loong San gave a nod of acknowledgment.

Soon after, the villa echoed with Zhang Chen's pained cries.

The recent fights had brought about some improvement in Zhang Chen. In just one night, he had managed to dodge three of Loong San's punches!

But now he faced the challenge of four punches.

Only when he could evade five would he be ready for the next level of training.

Yet, until the very end, Zhang Chen couldn't escape the fourth punch.

Despite this, days of enduring hits had significantly toughened him. The sensation of being battered and bruised all over was no longer there.

He stepped into the bathroom for a cold shower.

Wrapped in a towel, Zhang Chen slowly made his way to his room.

But before he could advance a few steps, a staggering figure suddenly materialized before him!

A chill ran through Zhang Chen's heart.

He focused his gaze and was startled to see Han Qiqi standing there in her pajamas!

Startled, Zhang Chen blurted out, "What are you doing here?"

Han Qiqi yawned and gave an irritable eye roll, "Why all the noise? You've made it impossible for me to get any sleep!"

"You're getting beaten up every day. What, are you into that sort of thing?"

A muscle in Zhang Chen's cheek twitched.

She had the nerve?

But before he could gather his thoughts, Han Qiqi shoved him aside and strode toward the bathroom.

"What's your deal?"

Zhang Chen shot her a fierce glare before retreating to his own room.

He flopped onto the bed, too weary to mull over the situation.

Eyes shut, he drifted off into a deep slumber.

Come morning, Zhang Chen awoke from his restless dreams.

He opened his eyes to a brightening sky.

Groggily, he rose, his body aching. A few stretches later, he felt considerably better.

Han Qiqi was gone.

While nibbling on some rice, Zhang Chen mulled over his plans to open a new branch.

Lin Zhiqing was facing difficulties, and he felt compelled to lend a hand.

He had to get the project off the ground within a week.

Without further delay, Zhang Chen and Loong San made a beeline for the Hongtai Hotel.

He quickly sorted through some paperwork and reviewed the hotel's recent earnings, which brought a smile to his face.

The hotel's revenue had soared post-renovation.

A quick check at the ATM revealed over 80 million still in his account.

Factoring in his salary as the general manager of Hongtai, his savings were pushing a hundred million.

Opening another branch was clearly within reach!

With business taken care of and noon approaching, Zhang Chen shifted his focus to the new branch's launch.

Hongtai Hotel sat at the heart of Ningzhou City.

Zhang Chen envisioned branches in all four cardinal directions, solidifying his hold before expanding the hotel business further.

But securing the right properties was the challenge at hand!

After a moment's contemplation, he headed straight for Chen Dafu's company.

Arriving at the entrance, Zhang Chen was taken aback to see Wang Cai standing guard.

Talk about serendipity!

With a sly grin, he remarked, "Look who it is! Fancy running into you here. Haven't left yet?"

Wang Cai's expression soured as he asked icily, "What are you here for?"

Zhang Chen chuckled, "I'm here to see Director Zhu. Should I give her a ring?"

Wang Cai clenched his jaw, fury boiling within him!

He still couldn't fathom how Zhang Chen had come to know Director Zhu.

After a long hesitation, Wang Cai could only bark out a chilly, "Forget it!"

With a smirk, Zhang Chen strode directly into the company.

Surveying the premises, Zhang Chen couldn't help admiring Chen Dafu's managerial prowess. The company was a model of order and tranquility.

Zhang Chen took his time, silently circling the lobby on the first floor.

He was a complete novice, after all. There was much he could learn here.

Before he knew it, Zhang Chen found himself in a corridor lined with various offices.

But as he approached the Human Resources Department's office, a startled cry burst forth from within: "Governor Chen! What are you doing?"

Zhang Chen froze.

The voice was that of a frightened girl.

Turning, he noticed the office door ajar.

A commanding voice followed swiftly, "Young lady, you're applying for our receptionist position, right? Naturally, I need to ensure your body has no flaws."

Zhang Chen's eyes bulged.

What did her physical flaws have to do with being a receptionist?

The girl's voice, tinged with terror, rose again, "Governor Chen, couldn't you just review my resume?"

Governor Chen's voice, cloaked in self-righteousness, boomed once more, "Don't be scared, young lady. If I conduct the examination, I guarantee you the job. What do you say?"

He was using coercion and bribery!

A surge of anger flared within Zhang Chen.

He wasn't a saint, but Lin Zhiqing's image involuntarily sprang to mind.

If Lin Zhiqing were in this situation, Zhang Chen would be livid.

Such scum existed in Chen Dafu's company!

The girl's voice, now desperate, rang out, "Governor Chen, I'm withdrawing my application! I have urgent matters to attend to, I must go now!"

Governor Chen blocked the girl's path, taunting, "Do you really think you can just waltz into a job at Dafu Group whenever you please?"

"Step out that door and see if anyone in Ningzhou would dare to employ you!"

Upon hearing his words, the girl's body shuddered violently.

A sleazy grin spread across Governor Chen's face as he teased, "Why don't you come back and let me give you a physical examination? I promise you'll be our company's Human Resources Assistant next year. How does that sound?"

The girl clenched her teeth, tears of despair streaming down her face.

There was no way she could agree to his terms!

At that moment of uncertainty, a mocking voice chimed in, "Oh, what a deal! How about you give me an examination first?"