Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Willingly Playing the Part of a Competent Wife in Front of Others

Zhou Lin chose Cheng Zhiwei over the control of management, to the surprise of many, but likewise, for people like Zhou Jinzhong, this was an unexpected delight.

Everyone thought Zhou Lin would firmly hold the control of Zhou Group in his own hands.

Now it seemed, he was merely a fool who placed sentimental attachments to his children ahead of everything else.

Zhou Jinzhong suppressed his joy and deliberately kept a straight face as he asked, "Ah Lin, are you sure about this?"

"Of course, but I have my conditions," Zhou Lin said with thin lips slightly parted, his words arrogant and unrestrained, "Since you want half of the Group’s control, then let me make it clear, the projects you take over are on your own profit or loss."

"Are you planning to split the family?" Zhou Jinzhong’s expression turned grave instantly; Zhou Lin’s approach was too much.

He didn’t want to see Zhou Lin single-handedly control Zhou Group, but he also didn’t want to see the family divided, especially since Zhou Chenyuan and his family were truly good at making money.

"It’s not splitting the family. I’m just clarifying in advance since the person you chose is someone I particularly dislike," Zhou Lin scoffed, "Third Uncle wants to divide the control of the Group, yet expects me to pick up the pieces? Isn’t that a bit too wishful thinking?"

Zhou Jinzhong took on the air of an elder, "If it weren’t for your wife causing such a big issue, this wouldn’t have been so troublesome."

Blaming everything on Cheng Zhiwei again.

Cheng Zhiwei pursed her lips and said indifferently, "I am willing to go to jail."

If she went to jail, all of Zhou Jinzhong’s schemes would be for naught.

After all, she didn’t want to owe Zhou Lin anything.

Zhou Jinzhong was choked by her words, and glancing around at so many people, though not particularly capable, he believed in the saying ’three cobblers with their wits combined equal Zhuge Liang’ and was convinced he could outdo Zhou Lin.

Zhou Lin had agreed, but he couldn’t let Cheng Zhiwei interfere.

Thinking thus, Zhou Jinzhong directly ignored Cheng Zhiwei’s words and nodded at Zhou Lin, "Alright, I accept your conditions. Of course, I have the same terms, but you and Qiancheng should each mind your own, without undermining each other, after all, we are still family, all for the better development of the Group."

Meng Qiancheng nodded, "We’ll all listen to Third Uncle."

Zhou Lin appeared utterly indifferent, "As you wish."

Having negotiated the matters smoothly and without much trouble, Zhou Jinzhong’s face broke into a smile, "Let’s all eat."

Only then did everyone at the table start using their chopsticks.

Cheng Zhiwei felt uneasy, ate a few bites, then set down her chopsticks, and after thinking it over, still whispered to Zhou Lin, "You didn’t need to do that."

The company was his and Zhou Chenyuan’s hard work; he didn’t need to give it up for her.

Zhou Lin gave her a shrimp and said lightly, "Eat your meal. You don’t need to worry about these things."

Cheng Zhiwei felt frustrated and gave him a glare.

He had just lost half the power of the Group, did he need to act so nonchalant?

And there were Lin Yu and Zhou Chenyuan... Cheng Zhiwei felt very guilty.

She truly owed them too much.

On the other side, Meng Qiancheng kept an eye on Cheng Zhiwei’s expressions and naturally noticed her occasionally pursed lips and the guilt brimming in her eyes. He couldn’t help clenching his chopsticks.

He knew very well, even though he had gotten the opportunity to enter Zhou’s, the distance between him and Cheng Zhiwei was growing farther.

But he couldn’t stand idly by as Cheng Zhiwei redeveloped feelings for Zhou Lin.

He couldn’t accept it.

After the family dinner finished, Cheng Zhiwei and Zhou Lin were urged out the door by Lin Yu.

Upon leaving, Lin Yu took Cheng Zhiwei’s hand and comforted her, "There’s nothing to feel guilty about. We are a family and naturally should be united together. Although Ah Lin was previously thoughtless, this time it’s apparent that he cares for you. You both should be good to each other."

"What about dad..."

"He never took those matters to heart." As Lin Yu spoke, a smile appeared, "In his heart, I am the most important."

Cheng Zhiwei felt a bit relieved and left in the car.

However, she couldn’t help but look at Zhou Lin. She actually wanted to say thank you, after all, he really had lost a lot for her this time.

"You..."

"Do you think I’m more reliable than Meng Qiancheng?" Zhou Lin was the first to speak, his tone light.

Cheng Zhiwei paused for a moment, then nodded lightly, "Mm."

Zhou Lin tapped his fingers on his knee and spoke in a steady voice, "You don’t have to worry about this, it wasn’t just for you."

"Oh." Cheng Zhiwei sat up straight and looked out the window.

Zhou Lin might just have been being polite, but Cheng Zhiwei’s tone was really indifferent, so Zhou Lin immediately became unhappy.

"At the very least, I helped you." He brought it up again on purpose, completely forgetting he had just told her not to worry about it.

"Yes, thank you." Cheng Zhiwei expressed her gratitude, thought for a moment, and added, "If you need me, I will do my best to help you."

At least in front of others, willing to play the part of a qualified wife.

Zhou Lin couldn’t help but curl the corners of his lips, his mood turning pleasant.

The atmosphere had just the right warmth.

It was just that Zhou Lin’s phone rang at an inappropriate time, disrupting this rare warmth.

Cheng Zhiwei glanced at it, saw Seo Zhenzhen’s name, and calmly turned her head away.

Zhou Lin’s voice was right by her ear, "Don’t be afraid, I’ll be there soon."

Speaking in a soft and tender tone.

Cheng Zhiwei’s heart, which had been somewhat lifted, was now plunged into the abyss, as she looked down at her palms, the emotions slowly congealing into reality.

Zhou Lin dared to give away half of the company’s management rights because obviously, there was something in it for him; she was just incidental.

What exactly was she moved and hoping for?

Indeed, after Zhou Lin hung up the phone, he directly ordered the driver to go to the hospital. Upon arrival, he had the driver take Cheng Zhiwei back, while he himself got out and entered the hospital.

Through the car window, she could see his hurried steps.

Suddenly, she lowered the car window and called out, "Zhou Lin."

Zhou Lin turned and raised an eyebrow at her, "What’s up?"

Cheng Zhiwei pursed her lips, her fingers gripping the window, tightening inch by inch, until she was holding on with full force, "Once this is over, I’ll help you plead with uncle and aunt to accept Seo Zhenzhen."

As for Seo Zhenzhen hurting her, in consideration of Zhou Lin giving away half of the company’s management rights for her, she would not pursue it further.

Consider it even.

Zhou Lin didn’t reply, but his dark pupils turned deep in the dim light, seemingly suddenly filled with anger.

Cheng Zhiwei had already closed the car window and instructed the driver to leave.

On the way back to Sparkling Sky City, Cheng Zhiwei had thought it through. Zhou Lin agreed to divide the management rights for his own benefit. She had gotten a free ride, but she was also a beneficiary and owed Zhou Lin a favor.

Thinking this way, she convinced herself.

By late night, the light autumn rain began to fall again.

Cheng Zhiwei had taken her medication and gone to sleep. Perhaps because the issue was resolved, her mind wasn’t as heavy, and she managed to sleep quite comfortably.

Still, she woke up a little after five.

Groggily staring at the ceiling for a long while, her consciousness gradually fully awoke. She reached out to touch the blanket beside her, feeling an icy chill in her hand.

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