Chapter 233: Chapter 233: Who Dares to Catch Brother Zhang? _1

Zhang Xian wasn’t trying to force Lin Ruoyi to do anything. Whether she chose to stay or leave was entirely up to her.

Of course, since Lin Ruoyi didn’t want to marry Ji Yongzhe, she certainly wouldn’t give him what he wanted. This was a bit troublesome, but he preferred it if Lin Ruoyi chose to leave with him.

Qin Shuya and Lin Zhengyang looked at Lin Ruoyi, making constant eye contact.

"Sister-in-law, come with us and Brother Xian! With him, who dares to touch you?" He Zheng suddenly spoke out.

Upon his words, the crowd around them widened their eyes in surprise.

The Head of Ji Family’s complexion changes drastically, becoming as dark as the bottom of a pan.

What did he mean? He had called Lin Ruoyi "sister-in-law" and referred to that arrogant man as Brother Xian. Could it be that Lin Ruoyi was his woman?

An unknown man appeared during their future daughter-in-law’s engagement, this was a blatant slap to their face, wasn’t it?

Zhang Xian gave He Zheng a side glance with a serious expression.

Lin Ruoyi’s face blushed. She wished she could find a hole to hide in. It was one thing for He Zheng to call out randomly like usual, but how could he refer to her as his sister-in-law in such a crucial moment?

Lin Zhengyang and Qin Shuya were irritated. These people were intentionally creating chaos, weren’t they? With this kind of disturbance, how were they going to form a matrimonial alliance with the Ji Family?

As expected, the Head of Ji Family turned to Lin Zhengyang and asked, "Mr. Lin, what is the meaning of this? Can you explain it? Are you trying to bully us by bringing a woman who already has a husband into our family? I’m not saying our Ji family is superb, nor am I saying our Ji Yongzhe is excellent, but finding a wife shouldn’t be that hard, right?"

Lin Zhengyang wiped off his cold sweat and replied, "There must be some misunderstanding here, Mr. Ji."

"Yes, there has to be a misunderstanding," Qin Shuya quickly stepped forward, giving Lin Ruoyi a knowing look, "Our Lin Ruoyi has always been single, how could she already be a married woman?"

Lin Ruoyi glanced at Zhang Xian, wanting to explain their relationship.

But when the words reached her mouth, she couldn’t utter them. It felt as if saying that she and Zhang Xian had no relation was a thousand times harder than killing herself.

She didn’t understand why, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it. She stuttered for a long while without uttering a single word, let alone explaining anything.

"Hmph..." Seeing that Lin Ruoyi didn’t speak, the Head of Ji Family snorted, "It seems that this betrothal is unnecessary. Your daughter is too much for our family to afford, we can’t accommodate her."

"Mr. Ji, no... no... this isn’t what you think, I..." Lin Zhengyang was restless, continuously giving Lin Ruoyi urgent looks.

Qin Shuya was also breaking out in cold sweats, even going so far as to physically push Lin Ruoyi a few times.

...

In front of the South Lake Hotel, one police car after another arrived at the parking lot after quick braking.

After getting off the car, Ding Hao waved his hand and hurriedly led his team into the hotel.

He had just received a call from the Ji Family’s steward, saying that there was trouble at the South Lake Hotel. He immediately brought his men over at the fastest speed.

He had no other option. The Ji Family had significant influence in Yantai, and as the head of the Public Security Bureau, he couldn’t ignore them. Not only did he personally lead the team, but he also did not delegate it to someone else.

"Dingling..."

Suddenly, his phone started ringing.

Seeing the caller ID, Ding Hao’s expression slightly changed. He motioned with his hand, "You guys go up first, I will be there shortly."

The officers nodded and rushed into the hotel, heading straight for the seventh floor.

...

On the seventh floor of the South Lake Hotel.

Being nudged several times, Lin Ruoyi finally came back to her senses.

However, she still didn’t intend to say anything. She just looked at Zhang Xian, her eyes filled with a strange emotion.

"Sister Lin, it seems you really don’t want to marry Ji Yongzhe. Alright, as your brother, I’ll help you today and stir up trouble in Yantai." Zhang Xian wiped his nose and then pointed at the Head of Ji Family, speaking coldly, "Old man, I don’t care who you are or what kind of backing you have. I’m leaving these words here today: If the Lin family runs into any trouble, I’ll make sure your whole Ji family accompanies them in destruction."

Upon his words, the room fell into complete silence.

What did he mean by this? Make the entire Ji Family meet their demise? Did he think he was invincible?

Well, if Zhang Xian were some big shot, they would have believed it. But Zhang Xian was an unknown figure. They couldn’t think of anyone with such influence in Yantai.

"Haha..." The Head of Ji Family suddenly burst into laughter, almost to the point of tears.

In his many years of living, he had never met such a brazen person. After taking over the Ji family, he had never encountered a situation like this where someone dared to declare that they would bury the Ji Family. Even though the Ji family was influential in Yantai, no one had ever dared to challenge them. But now, this audacious man had entirely ignited his anger, a feeling he hadn’t felt in a long time. If the young man in front of him truly had some backing, so be it, but if not, he would make sure he faced severe consequences to quell this anger.

"Sister Lin, let’s go." Zhang Xian said, looking at Lin Ruoyi.

Lin Ruoyi took a deep breath, and finally stepped forward, standing beside Zhang Xian. Clearly, she no longer intended to marry Ji Yongzhe.

Of course, with the current situation, even if she wanted to marry Ji Yongzhe, the Ji Family may not want her, and she might not have the face to marry into their family anyway. Some things don’t matter if you don’t stir them up, but once you do, it becomes a big deal.

If the Lin family were to force this matrimonial alliance with the Ji Family after what happened today, how could they continue to live in Yantai?

Lin Zhengyang and Qin Shuya glared at Zhang Xian, speechless. They knew that the day’s events had already spiraled out of control, and the Ji Family would not let them off.

As for Zhang Xian’s earlier words, they didn’t believe a single syllable. A no-name nobody with what resources? Claiming that the Ji Family would be buried along with the Lin Family, was he joking?

"Stop..."

Suddenly, a notable number of police officers emerged from the elevator.

Seeing that Zhang Xian and Lin Ruoyi, among others, were about to leave, one officer said: "Just now, someone reported a disturbance. No one is allowed to leave until we’ve sorted this out."

Zhang Xian frowned at the sight of the officers.

However, he wasn’t worried. Even though he held no influence in Yantai, it wouldn’t be easy for the cops to handle him, so he might just owe someone a favor.

"What on earth is going on?" He Zheng and the others were frustrated.

Did this little matter really require police? Could the Ji Family be any weaker, bringing in police for every little thing?

"Mr. Ji, who’s been causing trouble?" One police officer walked up to the Head of Ji Family and asked with a smile.

The Head of Ji Family offered a cold smile and responded: "Aren’t you the police? Why are you asking me these things? If I need to explain everything, what use are you?"

The cold reception left the warm-hearted officer a hundred shades of unsatisfied. However, he dared not show any discontent and instead vented his anger at the others.

His gaze swept across the room coldly as he sternly asked, "Who had the affront to cause trouble here? Who’s the ringleader?"

"Nobody has caused trouble."

Zhang Xian smirked and retorted: "Mister Officer, I think you might have gotten the wrong place."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

This guy’s got nerve, why does he act like a scaredy-cat around cops? With this ability, he dares to show off in the South Lake Hotel and cross the Ji Family?

"Nobody caused trouble?" The cop’s eyebrows furrowed tightly at this statement.

The butler who had called the police earlier, seeing his master’s fury, gave a wry smile, stepped forward, and relayed the situation.

"Damn, an attempted marriage by capture?"

The cop, after hearing the explanation, looked at Zhang Xian and said: "Young fella, that’s a bold move! Marriage by capture in South Lake Hotel. I must say, your skills aren’t those of an ordinary person."

Zhang Xian chuckled in response: "Well, a capture is a capture no matter where it is. What’s so special about the South Lake Hotel? Only you cops treat the damn Ji Family as a treasure."

"Uh..." The cop was at a loss for words.

The Head of the Ji Family was fuming, wished he could rush over and slap Zhang Xian a few times. He still dares to swagger even at this juncture?

The others were also speechless at Zhang Xian’s behavior. The arrival of the police indicated that the ultimate winner of this episode would be the Ji Family. In Yantai, who would dare compete with the Ji Family’s official clout?

"Damn! Hold your tongue. Stop your babbling."

When that cop saw the Head of the Ji Family enraged, he trembled a little and hurriedly took out handcuffs, cuffing Zhang Xian. "Back at the station, you’ll get what’s coming," he said.

"Zhang Xian, you..." Seeing Zhang Xian being handcuffed, Lin Ruoyi became desperate.

He Zheng and others were also worried. While Zhang Xian was capable, he was still no match for the state’s brute force and they had no useful connections to leverage.

Remember, it was the Ji Family who was planning to arrest Zhang Xian. In Yantai, who else had a powerful network like Ji Family’s?

"Are you sure you want to arrest me? Have you thought this through?"

Zhang Xian looked at the officer and said with a smile, "Actually, nothing actually happened today. If you’re arresting me under pressure from the Ji Family, it might not end well for you!"

"Less nonsense. Get moving." The officer pushed Zhang Xian forward.

The Head of the Ji Family smiled coldly when he saw this. Once he was at the station, he had a hundred ways to prevent Zhang Xian from being released. He didn’t intend to let Zhang Xian strut about anymore.

Lin Zhengyang and Qin Shuya almost collapsed when they saw Zhang Xian being taken away. It was hard enough to get to this point, only for everything to come to ruin.

Without a doubt, the Lin Family was done for. Even if the Ji Family didn’t target them, their family would crumble sooner or later under its own weight.

"Um, what is going on?"

Suddenly, Ding Hao stepped out of the elevator.

Upon seeing Zhang Xian handcuffed, his face turned pale and he asked, "Brother Zhang, how did you end up here?"

Zhang Xian held up his handcuffed hands and said, "Didn’t you see, Brother Ding? I’ve been handcuffed."

Ding Hao’s lip twitched uncomfortably. He angrily commanded, "Damn, who put these handcuffs on Brother Zhang? Get over here and unlock them."

The cop was a bit confused, "Director, this... This guy was causing a ruckus here. I just arrested him and was about to take him back."

Retorted Ding Hao, "Are you deaf or don’t you understand Mandarin? I said release him."

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