Zhang Yanqing's eyes widened, her face filled with shock.

She was quite clear about her cousin's abilities. Although he was a bit flamboyant and arrogant, his overall skills were still quite good.

Even among all the generals in the army, he can be considered a pillar of strength.

But to my surprise, they were so easily defeated in front of Chen Yun.

He was actually slapped away by Chen Yun with a single blow!

Chen Yun looked at Zhang Yang, who had been slapped away by him, and said calmly, "You lost."

Zhang Yang finally managed to get up from the ground, covering his slapped face, and looked at Chen Yun with a complicated expression.

Besides shock, fear, and shame, there was also a deep sense of defeat in his eyes.

Thinking back to how he had boasted to Zhang Yanqing that if he went all out, he could compete with Chen Yun and Qin Lu, he realized that Zhang Yanqing was now in a different league.

Now it's all right.

In front of Zhang Yanqing and the others, he was slapped to the ground by Chen Yun.

That's a slap in the face!

They were truly proven wrong.

In that instant, he was filled with shame and indignation, and even felt like dying.

Zhang Yanqing gave him a cold look, a look that made him look ashamed, and said coldly, "Apologize to Mr. Chen immediately."

Zhang Yang lowered his head and forced a smile as he apologized to Chen Yun: "Mr. Chen, I misspoke just now. Please forgive me this once!"

Zhang Yanqing said to Chen Yun, "Chen Yun, I failed to manage my subordinates well, and I apologize to you for that."

Chen Yun's expression softened slightly, and he said, "I will personally take Qin Lu back and hand him over to Elder Qin for processing. I believe that Elder Qin and the relevant departments will give everyone an explanation and will absolutely not bend the law for personal gain."

"Please return, everyone!"

Zhang Yanqing nodded: "Chen Yun, actually I came here on orders, not for you. I hope you understand."

Chen Yun smiled and said, "Whatever! I've already retired, so it's no use targeting me now. Goodbye!"

He had just finished speaking.

His phone rang.

It turned out to be a call from Old Qin.

Chen Yun answered the phone.

Qin Lao's voice came through the phone: "Chen Yun, have you caught that little bastard Qin Lu? I just learned that Zhang Lao's men have also been ordered to arrest Qin Lu."

Chen Yun glanced at Zhang Yanqing and the others who were about to leave, and lowered his voice, saying, "Teacher, Zhang Yanqing and the others have arrived, but Qin Lu is in my hands now. I was just about to take him back to see you first..."

Chen Yun initially thought that Old Qin was calling because he was worried that Qin Lu had been arrested by Zhang Yanqing and his group.

Unexpectedly, Old Qin said, "No need, just hand that little beast over to Zhang Yanqing to take away!"

Chen Yun was stunned: "Teacher, why?"

Old Qin said slowly, "My son has committed such a serious crime, and I, as his father, cannot shirk my responsibility."

"Moreover, I should recuse myself from this situation and not get involved, so as not to hinder judicial fairness."

"That's why Old Zhang sent people to arrest Qin Lu."

"Chen Yun, you can hand Qin Lu over to Zhang Yanqing and his group and take them away!"

Chen Yun frowned slightly.

He vaguely sensed that the trouble Qin Lu's matter had brought to Old Master Qin was beginning to show.

Even someone of Qin Lao's status should avoid suspicion.

If things don't go well, Mr. Qin might be forced to retire.

Although Mr. Qin is not in any problem, he will inevitably be implicated because of what happened to his son.

Chen Yun thought of how Qin Lao's illustrious reputation would probably be ruined by his son, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He said softly, "Yes, teacher, I know what to do."

Hang up the phone.

He called out to Zhang Yanqing and his party, who were about to leave: "Vice Commander Zhang!"

Zhang Yanqing was reluctant to leave, as if she wanted to say something to Chen Yun.

Hearing Chen Yun call her, she immediately stopped and turned to look at him: "Mr. Chen, is there anything else?"

Zhang Yang and the others also looked at Chen Yun.

Chen Yun said, "Old Qin just called and said that his son has committed a crime, and as his father, he should avoid suspicion."

"So you were instructed to hand Qin Lu over to me to take away."

Qin Lu's expression changed upon hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure.

The butcher and the others frowned.

Zhang Yang was overjoyed, but having learned his lesson, he dared not utter a sound.

Zhang Yanqing looked surprised, then immediately showed great respect: "Elder Qin is selfless, we admire him."

After saying that, he turned to Zhang Yang and instructed him, "Take Mr. Qin to the car, be polite and careful."

To be polite, Zhang Yang should not go too far with Qin Lu.

"Be careful" means to make Zhang Yang be cautious and vigilant, so that Qin Lu doesn't resist or escape.

Zhang Yang replied, "Yes!"

soon.

Qin Lu was handcuffed and escorted away by Zhang Yang and several East China Sea warriors.

Zhang Yanqing said to Chen Yun, "Chen Yun, may I speak to you in private?"

Chen Yun nodded.

The two walked to the side, keeping a distance from the others, making sure that no one could hear them.

Zhang Yanqing then spoke softly: "Chen Yun, your teacher's son has gotten into this mess. Even if your teacher is completely innocent, he will be affected. He will probably have to retire in disgrace."

Chen Yun glanced at Zhang Yanqing: "What do you want to say?"

Zhang Yanqing, with his hands behind his back, said calmly, "As far as I know, Elder Qin and the other elders discussed it a few years ago and decided to let you retire for a few years. First, to treat your post-war syndrome, and second, to temper your temperament and make you more stable. Then we'll reinstate you and entrust you with important responsibilities."

Speaking of which...

Zhang Yanqing looked at Chen Yun: "Although this matter was something that the elders had discussed long ago..."

"But now that this has happened, Old Qin has been forced to retire early."

"So, your reinstatement and entrustment with important responsibilities may be subject to many uncertainties."

She phrased it tactfully.

But Chen Yun understood the meaning.

It simply means that Qin Lao was implicated by his son and forced to step down, making it difficult for Chen Yun to regain his position.

Chen Yun said calmly, "It's alright. I will return if there is a battle, but if I am not needed, I am living a good life with my family now. I have no intention of returning to the military!"

Zhang Yanqing felt that Chen Yun's words were spoken out of helplessness.

She didn't believe Chen Yun didn't yearn to return, nor did she believe he didn't aspire to achieve greater things.

She looked at Chen Yun and said softly, "Chen Yun, what I really want to tell you is that if the Northern Territory is not suitable for your return, you can consider coming to our East China Sea."

"What my dad told you back then still stands."

After she finished speaking, her face turned red.

Back then, her father spoke privately with Chen Yun, saying that as long as Chen Yun was transferred to Donghai, he would do everything in his power to support Chen Yun and help her reach unprecedented heights.

Of course, the condition is that I marry her!

In fact, she secretly admired Chen Yun.

Her father also greatly admired Chen Yun, often saying to his subordinates, "Why aren't you even half as good as Chen Yun?"

Unfortunately, Chen Yun rejected the Zhang family's offers several times.

This time, with the Qin family in trouble, Old Master Qin, this great tree, is about to fall.

At this moment.

Zhang Yanqing extended an olive branch to Chen Yun once again.

The Zhang family's situation is different from the Qin family's.

Mr. Zhang only had one daughter, Zhang Yanqing, and no sons.

Therefore, if Chen Yun agrees to become Zhang's son-in-law, then Old Master Zhang will definitely do everything in his power to support Chen Yun.

Chen Yun did not expect Zhang Yanqing to bring up the old matter again.

He was also shocked.

However, he calmly declined, saying, "Ms. Zhang, thank you for your and your father's kind words. But as I said before, my heart belongs to someone else, so please don't bring this up again!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yanqing showed deep disappointment and said softly, "You found the kind woman who saved you back then, and you two are in love?"

Chen Yun said, "Yes!"

Zhang Yanqing nodded: "Okay, I understand. Goodbye!"

She turned and left, heartbroken.