Zhang Lin returned first this time because Niu Chuan offered him a plan.
After scattering and absorbing the Allied forces into the vanguard, Niu Chuan knew that the tide had turned and that as long as Zhang Lin was cautious, he would be invincible.
Peng Bing was blinded by hatred and couldn't see this point.
But Niu Chuan had no feelings for the Peng family father and son and did not hate Zhang Lin at all, so he saw things very clearly.
Niu Chuan also realized that his failure had weakened Peng Bing's power and strengthened Zhang Lin's power. Even if he returned later, Peng Bing would not forgive him.
Given Peng Bing's personality, even if he went back, he would only be facing certain death.
Since my father-in-law has always looked down on me and treated me like a human being, there's nothing wrong with me finding my own way in this situation, right?
Niu Chuan was very smart; he knew that Zhang Lin wouldn't actually have many uses for him.
He had witnessed Zhang Lin's strength firsthand.
Even if Peng Bing led all his men to fight Zhang Lin, they would still be no match for Zhang Lin.
Therefore, his only value lies in his ability to help Zhang Lin fully accept the power under Peng Bing's command.
Therefore, based on his understanding of Peng Bing, he devised a plan.
This is also why Zhang Lin suddenly returned to Hope City alone.
"Niu Chuan said that Peng Bing is very afraid of you, but at the same time, he really wants your support. So, as long as you ask, he can..."
Zhang Lin relayed Niu Chuan's plan to the city lord.
First, the city lord must express his support for Peng Bing and will not participate in his struggle with Zhang Lin. However, there is a condition: the struggle must be limited to a small scale and cannot escalate into a large-scale brawl.
Based on Niu Chuan's understanding of Peng Bing, Peng Bing would agree.
Then, it was Ushikawa's turn to take on the task.
He would "escape" the vanguard, return to Peng Bing's side, and bring back a message that Zhang Lin had broken away from the vanguard and was separated from a small group of people.
At this moment, would Peng Bing be tempted?
Of course, Peng Bing would definitely have some doubts.
The city lord just said that large-scale fighting is forbidden.
When Niu Chuan, who had been captured, returned, he brought back news that Zhang Lin had been separated from his men. Anyone would be suspicious.
Peng Bing is a cunning old fox; he certainly wouldn't believe it.
Zhang Lin also raised this question at the beginning.
But Niu Chuan was very confident. He assured Zhang Lin that he could definitely make Peng Bing believe him.
Zhang Lin was skeptical, but he still instructed his men to create a loophole, allowing Niu Chuan and a few others to "accidentally escape."
For Zhang Lin, letting Niu Chuan try was just a matter of time. If he succeeded, he could eliminate Peng Bing at minimal cost and recruit Peng Bing's men into his own service.
It failed...
It was just a matter of losing a few prisoners; the loss wasn't significant.
In fact, Zhang Lin trusted Niu Chuan quite a bit.
Because Niu Chuan recounted in detail his experiences under Peng Bing.
He was like a son-in-law, with no status whatsoever.
In Peng Bing and Peng Yong's eyes, Niu Chuan married his wife purely to climb the social ladder by marrying into her family.
Zhang Lin could empathize with that feeling to some extent.
When he and Xia Xiaonuan were discussing marriage, her parents treated Zhang Lin the same way.
Fortunately for Zhang Lin, Xia Xiaonuan was on his side.
As for Niu Chuan... even his wife looks down on him.
Zhang Lin isn't even married yet, and he can't stand the way his girlfriend's parents treat him.
Niu Chuan has been married for over ten years, yet he is constantly looked down upon as a son-in-law who has married into his wife's family. Even his wife shows him no respect whatsoever.
Zhang Lin felt that any man, given the chance, would no longer be loyal to Peng Bing.
Therefore, he was willing to trust Ushikawa once.
Meanwhile, the city lord...
After hearing what Zhang Lin said, she was slightly taken aback. "Peng Bing just came to see me, hoping I wouldn't get involved in your fight. He's probably waiting for news now..."
"Don't rush to send him a message. Let Niu Chuan come back first," Zhang Lin said.
"good."
The city lord nodded.
Actually, it wouldn't be difficult for her to take Peng Bing's assets into her own hands.
But she still hoped that Zhang Lin would do this himself.
It's a kind of exercise.
"Are you finished talking?"
Xia Xiaonuan chimed in at this moment.
"Is there something you need?" The city lord looked at her with suspicion.
But after asking the question, she seemed to realize something and immediately waved her hand with a sullen look, saying, "Get lost, all you ever think about is that."
"If you're not thinking about that, why are you so obsessed with restoring your physical body?" Zhang Lin retorted, displeased.
The city lord was speechless for a moment.
After a moment, he stammered, "I did it to enjoy the food."
Zhang Lin clearly didn't believe it and wanted to say something more.
But Xia Xiaonuan couldn't wait any longer.
“You haven’t come to see me for a while now, and you’ve been gone for so long this time…” She grabbed Zhang Lin’s hand and pulled him outside, “Make up for all the taxes you’ve owed me all this time!”
"Then you keep an eye on Peng Bing's side. After Niu Chuan returns, send someone to deliver a message to him." Zhang Lin was being dragged away by Xia Xiaonuan, but he didn't forget to give the city lord a word of advice before leaving.
"Alright, get out of here!" the city lord said impatiently.
When the two got outside, they found another person squatting in the corner.
Zhang Lin thought for a moment, then beckoned to her, "Come with me."
Xia Xiaonuan asked unhappily, "Why are you bringing such a blonde girl along? To be a third wheel?"
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