Chapter 434: Chapter 434: He May Also Be the One Who Ruined Zhou Group

"Uncle Wen, what’s got you so angry?" The door opened, and Zhou Lin appeared in front of everyone.

Wen Yi exclaimed with an "Ah" as he covered his eyes and shouted, "Why aren’t you dressed?"

Cheng Zhiwei, annoyed and embarrassed, retorted, "Didn’t you say you were changing clothes?"

How come he was still only wearing a towel? And now he just walked out like that.

This was just asking for misunderstandings.

Wen Yongan stared at the towel-wrapped Zhou Lin, speechless and his gaze darting between the three people, unsure how to describe the scene.

Thankfully, as someone worldly, he quickly recovered, "Weren’t you at the police station? How come you are here?"

Zhou Lin was about to speak, but seeing Cheng Zhiwei’s furrowed brows, he spread his hands and said, "I’ll go change."

After changing, Zhou Lin reverted to his usual suave demeanor and briefly explained the situation regarding Yucheng.

Wen Yongan’s brow remained furrowed, his stance stern and serious, "So you mean He Rongwei is Zhou Chenyan’s man. Not only is the partnership a sham, but the marriage alliance is fake too."

Zhou Lin nodded and shared everything without holding back.

Wen Yongan paced restlessly, as he had a relationship with Zhou Chenyuan and knew a thing or two about the Zhou Family’s affairs, which made him somewhat believe Zhou Lin’s words.

But how could He Rongwei be Zhou Chenyan’s man and have set such a big trap for the Zhou Family?

What was he trying to do?

"I know it’s hard for you to believe, but just wait and see. Soon, the He family will find an excuse to pull out of the project, and then the project will be scrutinized by the authorities. The Zhou Family will have to face all the crises alone."

Zhou Lin ground his teeth; this was indeed the biggest crisis he had faced since taking charge.

But he was mentally prepared for the filth of business warfare.

That was why he could appear here now.

Wen Yongan stared intently at him, "By telling me all this, aren’t you afraid I’m Zhou Chenyan’s man and might betray you?"

His relationship with He Rongwei was not bad either.

Zhou Lin shrugged, unperturbed, "Then it would just prove that I’ve misjudged someone."

Wen Yongan shot him a glance, guessing partly, "Are you planning to completely hand over the Zhou Family to Zhou Chenyan?"

"Zhou Chenyan’s return might not only be to take back Zhou Group. He might also be... aiming to destroy it," Zhou Lin said nonchalantly, without the slightest worry or intention to snatch the company back.

He was too calm.

As if he was prepared to watch Zhou Group be destroyed.

Wen Yongan truly could not understand his approach, "That’s the culmination of several generations of your family’s efforts. If you really let it be destroyed, how can you justify it to your father’s spirit in heaven?"

It was heart-wrenching to think about.

"Their hard work is me, not the company," Zhou Lin replied confidently.

Wen Yongan, unable to persuade him, let it be. He turned to look at He Ye with a much more severe gaze, "What about you? What’s going on with you?"

He Ye calmly faced Wen Yongan’s anger, "He Mingzhu wanted to use me, forcefully merged my studio into the family company, and then tried to kick me out after. I had no choice."

Before, he really thought about focusing on his own career and didn’t involve himself with the family company.

But He Mingzhu kept forcing his hand.

"It was for self-protection," He Ye said, not mentioning that another part of the reason was Cheng Zhiwei.

For the first time, Wen Yongan looked at He Ye seriously; he’d always thought this man was the weak, scholarly type.

Turns out he had some tricks up his sleeve.

But now, as Wen Yongan looked at Wen Yi, he pondered if He Ye had the capability to take on major responsibilities, it might not be bad for Wen Yi to be with him.

In any case, he could see that Zhou Lin wouldn’t give up on Cheng Zhiwei.

Forget it.

Wen Yongan waved his hand, "Do as you please with your schemes."

He couldn’t control them, nor did he want to.

Zhou Lin, pushing his luck, said, "Please keep this matter confidential, Uncle Wen. Also, Zhiwei is staying here, so I’m asking for your help to look after her."

Wen Yongan: "..."

He didn’t like Cheng Zhiwei, but since Zhou Lin had asked, he agreed.

Soon after, Wen Yongan left with Wen Yi.

Cheng Zhiwei decided to have He Ye leave as well.

She turned around, only to be pulled into Zhou Lin’s embrace.

Cheng Zhiwei pushed him helplessly, "Can we trust Wen Yongan? Won’t he tell He Rongwei about all this?"

"No, he won’t. He’s just returned to the country not long ago, has ties with He Rongwei, but not deep ones. He won’t tell He Rongwei about this."

Cheng Zhiwei didn’t know how they judged people, but since Zhou Lin trusted him, she guessed it wasn’t a big issue.

She turned toward the kitchen, "Hungry? Shall I make something for you?"

"Zhiwei." Zhou Lin stopped her, his finger tracing the corner of her lips.

His intention was clear.

He wanted to kiss her.

Cheng Zhiwei looked down, yet before she could find an excuse to refuse, he had already bowed his head and kissed her.

After the shock, Cheng Zhiwei tried to push him away but found her wrists pinned above her head.

Zhou Lin had quietly come here for her; there was no chance he would simply look at her without action.

Cheng Zhiwei, trapped in a narrow space, kicked him several times before she was finally released.

Zhou Lin, with his long arms and legs, held her and told her that no matter how far Zhou Chenyan reached, he could not touch Sea City, so she needn’t worry too much.

At two in the afternoon, Zhou Lin left.

An hour later, public documents surfaced online stating that Zhou Lin, implicated in an intentional homicide case, was "expelled" from the Zhou Group and the Zhou Family.

The Zhou Group held a press conference, inviting nearly all media outlets to announce this.

According to Zhou Lin’s lawyer’s statement, Zhou Lin accepted the decision.

Everyone believed that this was Zhou Lin admitting guilt.

Even Zhou Chenyan found it incredible that Zhou Lin had given up everything so decisively, knowing it was a tremendous fortune accumulated over generations.

In the hotel, the large crystal chandelier reflected the celebratory scene below, where Zhou Jinzhong’s people were celebrating their victory.

The wrinkles on Zhou Jinzhong’s face seemed to have smoothed out with the joy of victory.

He held his glass, the epitome of a family patriarch, basking in the congratulations and flattery.

Those unaware of the truth believed Zhou Chenyan’s successful return and take-over of Zhou Group was due to Zhou Jinzhong’s support, that from now on, the Zhou Family would revolve around Zhou Jinzhong.

Yet on the second floor, in a dimly lit corner away from the brightness, Zhou Chenyan swirled his wine glass, his eyes scornfully watching the revelry below.

He was displeased with Zhou Lin’s voluntary departure from Zhou Group.

After all, he took pleasure in watching his prey struggle in their death throes.

Yet Zhou Lin hadn’t struggled at all, which was disappointing.

Meng Qiancheng stood silently behind him, head bowed obediently.

"What do you think made Zhou Lin give up?" Zhou Chenyan asked casually.

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