C97 Lin Zhiqing Is in Danger!!

Zhang Chen offered an awkward smile and said, "I just didn't expect her to come out wearing only a towel..."

Lau Qingyue arched an eyebrow and asked with dissatisfaction, "What? Am I overdressed or something?"

Without waiting for a response, she began to unbutton her shirt.

"Stop! It's not that, she just caught me off guard..." Zhang Chen hastily reached out to stop her.

If he didn't intervene, he'd be in deep trouble.

Lau Qingyue shot him a reproachful look and huffed, "Fine, I'm off to shower. You go sort out her room."

With that, she rose and strode toward the bathroom.

Zhang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

It was only then that he noticed Lau Qingyue's steps were a bit unsteady, which tugged at his heartstrings.

Soon after, Lau Qingyue disappeared into the bathroom.

Han Qiqi let out a huge sigh of relief, plopped down on the sofa, and once again crossed her legs.

Zhang Chen flashed a teasing grin. "I thought you were tough. Why so tame all of a sudden?"

A flush of embarrassment crossed Han Qiqi's face as she retorted, "Mind your own business!"

"Fourth Sister..."

Before Zhang Chen could call out, Han Qiqi cut him off: "Don't call her, okay?"

Panic flickered across her face.

Zhang Chen chuckled. "Scared, are we?"

"Weren't you eager to challenge my sister? How did that turn out?"

Han Qiqi inhaled deeply but ultimately remained silent.

Zhang Chen's smile widened in triumph, a wave of satisfaction washing over him.

Delightful!

"Where am I supposed to sleep? Get on with it and arrange something!" Han Qiqi demanded, trying to steer the conversation elsewhere.

Zhang Chen's eyebrows danced with mischief. "It's all set. You're bunking with me tonight."

"You..."

Han Qiqi's frown hinted at a comeback, but she quickly smoothed it into a smile. "Fine, I'll share your bed tonight!"

The nerve!

Zhang Chen rolled his eyes in annoyance and said, "Follow me."

Han Qiqi smirked victoriously and hastened to keep up.

In no time at all, Zhang Chen had settled Han Qiqi into her room before returning to his own bedroom.

After a day of non-stop activity and a lengthy beating, he was utterly exhausted.

Crawling into bed, he was immediately overwhelmed by drowsiness.

But just as he was about to drift off, the news came to mind.

He mulled it over briefly before grabbing his phone.

Upon opening the browser, he was shocked to see 'Miss Han' dominating the headlines.

Had the situation really escalated this much?

Zhang Chen was bewildered.

He checked the major news sites and was astounded to find the story topping the news everywhere.

Zhang Chen's eyes clouded with confusion.

He let out a deep sigh, set his phone aside, closed his eyes, and quickly slipped into dreams.

The next morning, Zhang Chen entered the hall to find only Loong San sitting silently on the couch.

"Where did everyone go?" he inquired, puzzled.

"They've all left."

Zhang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

With Han Qiqi gone, he could finally have some peace.

Especially since the hotel incident was still unresolved.

After freshening up, he was about to leave the villa when his phone rang.

The caller ID made Zhang Chen's brow furrow.

Why was Lee Fengqin calling him?

Could it be about the news?

Feeling a sense of resignation, he answered the call.

Lee Fengqin's voice came through, sharp and acidic, "Why are you dragging your feet?"

"Is Zhiqing with you?"

Zhang Chen was taken aback.

Clearly, they were all aware of the news.

But why were they concerned about Lin Zhiqing's whereabouts?

A sense of foreboding washed over Zhang Chen as he responded gravely, "She's not with me. What's happened?"

The call ended abruptly.

Zhang Chen's worry deepened, his mind racing with concern.

Had Lin Zhiqing not returned home last night?

He recalled Lau Qingyue's warning that the Lin family was about to face trouble.

Could it be...

Zhang Chen looked up, his voice tinged with urgency, "Can you look into Lin Zhiqing's situation?"

Loong San nodded and reached for his phone.

Zhang Chen lingered at the door, anxiety mounting.

Five minutes later, Loong San's phone rang.

His voice heavy, he reported, "Miss Lin disappeared last night."

"What?"

Zhang Chen was taken aback.

"Where is she now?" he asked with urgency.

"I'm on it," came the reply.

Zhang Chen inhaled deeply, striving to keep his emotions in check.

Five minutes later, his phone rang.

Loong San's voice took on a grave tone. "Miss Lin is in an abandoned factory on the southern outskirts of Ningzhou City."

This...

Zhang Chen's eyes went wide as a sense of foreboding washed over him.

This person meant trouble!

"So, what's our next move?" Zhang Chen pressed, his anxiety palpable.

At this moment, Loong San was his only hope.

With an air of nonchalance, Loong San stated, "We're going to rescue her."

Was it really that straightforward?

Zhang Chen, taken aback, pressed on, "How are we going to do that?"

Loong San responded with an even tone, "We'll drive to the factory, take out the bad guys, and bring Miss Lin to safety."

Zhang Chen was at a loss for words.