C68 She Is Ashamed!!

Lau Qingyue raised her voice once more, "Is this how a wife should behave?"

Her words hung in the air, leaving the room in utter silence.

No one dared to speak up or make a move.

Memories flooded Lin Zhiqing's mind uncontrollably.

Zhang Chen had repeatedly promised to seek out a legendary healer, but he was met with relentless mockery each time he mentioned it.

She had been among the mockers...

What was crucial was that Zhang Chen had told her more than once!

Yet, she had never taken his words to heart, even losing her temper over it several times!

Filled with remorse, Lin Zhiqing hung her head low, her eyes brimming with guilt.

Lau Qingyue's icy gaze swept across the room as she declared, "I know this is what the Lin family believes, but let me make one thing clear: it's not that my brother isn't worthy of the Lin family, it's that the Lin family isn't worthy of him!"

Her statement resonated with conviction, prompting the Lin family members to bow their heads in response.

Anger continued to flare in Lau Qingyue's eyes.

Zhang Chen's anxiety grew.

He was thoroughly disillusioned with the Lin family, yet he felt the situation needn't escalate further.

Approaching Fourth Sister once again, Zhang Chen pleaded, "Fourth Sister, shall we leave now, please?"

With a resigned sigh, Lau Qingyue lamented, "Oh, little brother, what good does your kindness do? It only invites others to take advantage of you even more!"

Zhang Chen felt the weight of her words deeply.

Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but cast a pained look at Zhang Chen, witnessing the injustices he had endured in such a short time stirred a newfound compassion within her.

"Fourth Sister, I understand. I promise I won't be so kind in the future. Let's leave," Zhang Chen stated with earnest resolve.

"You..."

Lau Qingyue let out a heavy sigh. How could she not ache for her brother?

After a moment, Lau Qingyue turned her attention back to Lee Fengqin.

Lee Fengqin instinctively bowed her head, her heart racing. Lin Guofeng and the others stood by, their faces etched with anxiety.

Lau Qingyue's voice, cool and detached, filled the room once more, "Out of respect for my brother, I won't take any action against you today."

"I won't let your Lin family off the hook!"

As Lau Qingyue's words hung in the air, a heavy weight settled once again in the hearts of the Lin family members. They couldn't fathom the source of Lau Qingyue's confidence, but they knew her influence alone was more than the Lin family could withstand.

Lin Guofeng spoke with remorse, "I'm truly sorry. We had no idea Zhang Chen was the one who brought you here. We've been misled by Yee Qingsong!"

Silence was not an option; the Lin family's very survival was at stake.

Just as Lau Qingyue was about to respond, Zhang Chen cut her off, "I've decided not to dwell on this matter. I'm severing ties with the Lin family."

"But our previous wager still stands, doesn't it?"

Caught off guard, Lau Qingyue's eyes flickered with confusion.

Lin Zhiqing looked up, her gaze filled with astonishment.

Lin Junkai stiffened, his expression darkening.

He clearly recalled the bet—if Zhang Chen had indeed secured the services of a legendary healer, then all his positions would be transferred to Lin Zhiqing!

Lin Guofeng, clearly uncomfortable, stammered, "Well..."

Zhang Chen's expression turned stern as he stated icily, "Since the Lin family has reneged on their promise, whatever Fourth Sister decides to do is justified."

Lin Guofeng blurted out in a panic, "I hereby announce that, effective immediately, all of Lin Junkai's responsibilities are to be assumed by Lin Zhiqing!"

"I will handle the necessary paperwork first thing tomorrow morning!"

Both Lin Junkai and Lin Zhiqing stared at Lin Guofeng in disbelief.

No one had anticipated Zhang Chen would continue to advocate for Lin Zhiqing at such a critical juncture.

Zhang Chen finally relaxed, though his tone remained frosty, "Good. If you honor your word, we'll consider the matter closed."

"If not..."

He left the threat hanging, but the implication was clear to all the Lin family members.

Zhang Chen shifted his gaze away, a smile breaking through, "Let's head out, Fourth Sister."

Lau Qingyue exhaled a weary sigh and shot Zhang Chen a reproachful look, muttering with irritation, "Spineless!"

After she finished speaking, she strode confidently towards the door.

Zhang Chen quickly followed her.

Lin Zhiqing's gaze lingered on Zhang Chen with complexity, yet he didn't spare her a single glance.

A sense of loss and anxiety welled up inside her, as if something precious was slipping away.

Soon, Lau Qingyue led Zhang Chen out of the villa.

As the door swung open, a piercing howl echoed through the air.

Lau Qingyue promptly ushered Zhang Chen into a black car waiting outside, where the hulking driver was already seated.

The car sped away, its engine rumbling into the distance.

The Lin family members stood at the door, stunned. The sight in the courtyard made them gasp in shock.

More than a dozen bodyguards lay scattered on the ground, writhing in agony.

Yee Qingsong was sprawled in the center, looking utterly defeated.

Their thoughts varied, but all eyes eventually turned to follow the departing car.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chen sat in the car, lost in thought.

His mind replayed the day's events, especially Lin Zhiqing's expressions and her actions at the Lin family home.

Her presence had truly pained him.

Lau Qingyue expressed her dissatisfaction, "Little brother, what's going on with you? You're set on divorcing, so why offer your wife that position?"

Zhang Chen managed a smile. "Divorce is trivial. The main thing is I haven't yet honored my master's dying wish. Entrusting Lin's Group to Lin Zhiqing will strengthen the Lin family."

"I'm venturing into business development, which might lead to future dealings with the Lin family."

His master's last wish was paramount and had to be honored.

Zhang Chen also knew he had to address the looming issue facing the Lin family.

Lau Qingyue, taken aback, inquired, "You still plan to involve yourself with the Lin family?"

Resigned, Zhang Chen responded, "What choice do I have? It was his only desire..."

Realizing something, Lau Qingyue smacked her forehead and said with a hint of frustration, "Oh no, how could I have forgotten about Master's matter..."

Zhang Chen's eyebrows lifted, a sense of foreboding flashing through his mind.

"What's the matter, Fourth Sister?"

Lau Qingyue spoke with an embarrassed tone, "Brother, it seems I've inadvertently brought trouble your way."