Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Zhiwei is My Wife, She is More Qualified Than You

Zhou Lin forcibly arranged for Lin Yu to rest in another ward, "I know you really want to stay by dad’s side right now, but your condition isn’t good. It’s better to adjust your mindset and see him in your best form, so he doesn’t worry about you."

As he spoke, he looked towards Cheng Zhiwei, his dark eyes filled with an unspeakable plea.

Cheng Zhiwei understood immediately and walked over with a light smile, "You go ahead, I’ll stay with her."

"Alright, thank you." Zhou Lin hesitated, then hurriedly left.

Guo Cuihua had already gone back, along with Wang Mei, to prepare food for them.

The Zhou Group’s public relations moved quickly, yet couldn’t withstand the calculations of some determined individuals. News of Zhou Chenyuan’s imminent demise spread quickly, prompting a huge uproar.

In less than an hour, the hospital parking lot was full, and Cheng Zhiwei could see from the window the endless stream of cars and people alighting from them downstairs.

They were all coming for Zhou Chenyuan.

There were very few sincere ones; most were just there to fish for information.

When Zhou Lin left, he had the hospital lock the elevator on this floor, so those who wanted to enter could only take the stairs.

But the stairs of a twelve-story building couldn’t deter some people’s restless hearts.

Fortunately, Zhou Lin had arranged for bodyguards to guard the area, and no one could break in.

Still, whether Zhou Chenyuan would die, when he would die, and the arrangements after his death were matters of utmost importance.

Soon, some people couldn’t hold back anymore.

Among them, a woman’s shrill voice stood out, loudly calling Zhou Lin’s name, "Zhou Lin, such a big temper you have, come out and explain yourself, why did you shut down my medical center? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t even know when your uncle had died."

Her words were malicious.

Lin Yu quivered with anger, trembling as she tried to get out of bed to confront them. Cheng Zhiwei held and soothed her, "They are deliberately saying these things to provoke you. Please don’t get angry, or you’ll be playing right into their hands."

Lin Yu gritted her teeth and said angrily, "If it weren’t for our family, they would have been out in the cold a long time ago. Now that Chenyuan is in trouble, they come here to make a scene, clearly intending to make things worse for him."

She spoke, growing so agitated that she began to cough.

Cheng Zhiwei patted her back to help her catch her breath and voiced her doubts, "How did dad end up going for a health check-up?"

A person like Zhou Chenyuan, who valued his privacy immensely, because even a minor issue could be magnified and bring unwanted trouble, and careful management was the norm for his health; he wouldn’t go for a check-up without a good reason.

It was strange.

Lin Yu clenched her teeth and said bitterly, "I asked, and Chenyuan said he had initially gone just to attend the opening ceremony because they were cousins, but ended up being plotted against."

The woman outside continued to scream, "Uncle is sick, we are here to see him; what do you mean by stopping us, Zhou Lin, get out here, are you planning to monopolize Zhou family’s wealth with your shameless mother?"

As Lin Yu gasped for air, ready to rise, Cheng Zhiwei pressed her back down, "I’ll go."

The woman could rant, but her words were too harsh to bear.

"Don’t go, Zhiwei," Lin Yu clutched her hand, looking at her with guilt and self-reproach, "Today was supposed to be about you and Ah Lin getting a divorce, but this happened instead, and it held you up. Don’t blame him, and let’s wait until Chenyuan’s situation stabilizes before you proceed, alright?"

"I understand, Auntie, let’s handle those people outside first," Cheng Zhiwei whispered soothingly, "I will discuss the divorce with him myself."

The voice outside grew louder and louder.

Cheng Zhiwei helped Lin Yu lie down, opened the door, and went out, her gaze coldly sweeping over those people with various intentions, finally landing on the woman at the front.

That was Zhou Hui, the daughter of Zhou Chenyuan’s cousin, though the so-called cousin was actually from a generation above.

Zhou Chenyuan’s grandfather had three sons, of whom the two younger ones were incompetent. In the end, the old master, despite objections, decided not to split the company but entrusted it entirely to his eldest son, who was Zhou Chenyuan’s father. He was also tasked with looking after his brothers for life.

However, even among brothers, human nature could be more despicable in the face of vast wealth; the second and third brothers felt that the old man was biased and always sought a way to prove themselves. Unfortunately, by Zhou Lin’s generation, the family still produced nothing but useless people.

The useless always believed they were geniuses, causing trouble every now and then.

This time, they finally caused a significant incident.

When Zhou Hui saw a young woman coming out, it took her a moment to remember she was Cheng Zhiwei and immediately yelled belligerently, hands on her hips, "Where is Zhou Lin? Tell him to come out!"

Cheng Zhiwei couldn’t be bothered with her and turned her head to instruct the bodyguard, "Get these people out."

The onlookers immediately protested, accusing Cheng Zhiwei of having no right to do so, given that most of them were her elders.

Especially Zhou Hui, who was shouting the loudest.

"You’re Cheng Zhiwei, right? It’s not your place to speak here. Call Zhou Lin out; I want to ask if he intends to annihilate our families. Our great-grandfather said that while the company went to you, you must take good care of us."

"Take care of you? So you can spread the Zhou Family’s business for the whole world to know?"

"You, an outsider, have no right to order us around. Now step aside and let Zhou Lin come out."

"Everyone get out." Zhou Lin’s voice, heavy and ominous, rose from behind Cheng Zhiwei.

He walked to the front, his large hand tightly grasping Cheng Zhiwei’s hand.

Cheng Zhiwei wanted to struggle, hesitated for a moment, and then chose to remain silent.

Letting him lead her.

Zhou Lin stood upright, his stern face tense, and his dark gaze fixed on Zhou Hui, "Zhiwei is my wife; she has more right than you. Zhou Hui, my father is ill and you made this matter known to the whole world, I was lenient just to lock up one health center."

Zhou Hui was so angry she stomped her feet, "Zhou Lin, if it weren’t for me, your uncle’s cancer would’ve never been detected. You should be thanking me, not shutting down my store, you scoundrel."

Zhou Lin’s expression remained indifferent, and staying calm was crucial at that moment. He slowly said, "You know why your store was shut down, Zhou Hui. If you continue to make a fuss, it won’t just be one health center anymore."

"You..."

Zhou Lin suddenly intensified his tone, "Get out, all of you. Can’t you hear?"

The bodyguards immediately began to push the people out.

The rest of the Zhou Family naturally protested, clamoring to see Zhou Chenyuan.

"Chenyuan is sick, and it’s only natural for us to visit him. Ah Lin, don’t be foolish." An elderly voice rang out, and the noisy crowd instantly quieted down as an old man with a cane emerged from the throng.

His white hair, aged face full of lines, slightly stooped back, and cloudy eyes that hid a sharp glint spoke, "Ah Lin, you’re the heir to the group, and naturally, you will be the head of our family in the future. You must not be so aggressive in your approach."

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