Zhou Yun stood by the window for a long time, thinking it over and over, before slowly walking to the cabinet and putting the painting into the bottom drawer.
...
The Lin Residence.
As her trending topic continued to gain traction, Lin Zhiyu's emotions became increasingly out of control.
After the Lin family's incident, Lin Zhenghe locked Lin Zhiyu in the old villa and forbade her to see anyone.
Under Feng's instructions, no company in the capital dared to fund the Lin family, while some competitors were eyeing the Lin family's assets at low prices.
The Lin family is now in dire straits, and without further investment, they will have no choice but to declare bankruptcy.
Inside the room on the second floor.
As Lin Zhiyu listened to the mechanical female voice coming from the microphone, she forcefully smashed the phone against the wall, her originally beautiful face instantly turning ferocious.
Looking at the shattered phone, Lin Zhiyu's resentment and jealousy deepened.
She clenched her fists tightly, wishing she could tear Shi Wan to pieces.
Why did Shi Wan send the video to Feng Yunzhou? She already has Lu Jingyan, so why is she still stringing Feng Yunzhou along?
They were about to get married, but now the whole capital is laughing at the Lin family and at her!
All of this is thanks to Shi Wan! Why doesn't she just die?!
A fierce glint appeared in Lin Zhiyu's bloodshot eyes as he muttered a curse at Shi Wan.
Since Feng Yunzhou has given up himself for Shi Wan, then we should find a way to make her disappear forever.
Lin Zhiyu's eyes darkened, and a plan slowly emerged in his mind.
Then a low laugh echoed in the quiet room, and the woman sitting on the bed had a ferocious expression that sent chills down one's spine.
Since Feng Yunzhou loved her but could not have her, Lu Jingyan treated her like a treasure.
Then she'll find Shi Wan a few more men and see if she'll still be treated like a precious treasure after being played with by countless men.
Will they still want that bitch Shi Wan then?
...
Inside a private villa in Beijing.
A private party is taking place inside the villa.
Loud, jarring music; sexy women in swimsuits; and men and women with bare upper bodies emitting unusually low-pitched sounds from time to time by the pool.
Low, embarrassing sounds could be heard from the rooms inside the villa from time to time.
Lin Zhenghe frowned as he looked at the pool and the dazed expressions on the faces of the men and women around him.
His well-tailored suit seemed out of place among the crowd at that moment.
"Mr. Lin! What brings you to my humble abode?" A man sitting in the middle of the sofa pushed the woman off him upon seeing the visitor.
He looked at Lin Zhenghe with a meaningful expression and said, "Old Lin, it's been so many years. How have you been?"
Zhang Cong shoved the cigar into his mouth, his face jiggling with its thick, fleshy features, his obese body squeezing out a ring of flab on the seat.
A flash of disdain crossed Lin Zhenghe's eyes. "President Zhang, how have you been?"
Zhang Cong, unaware of the other person's gaze, gestured for two women whose clothing barely covered their private parts to sit next to Lin Zhenghe.
"Mr. Lin, please make yourself at home!"
After saying that, he pulled the beautiful woman who had just been sitting next to him down and pressed her down.
The scantily clad woman gasped in surprise and grabbed the piece of fabric that had been torn off.
After a long while, a muffled groan followed.
Pushing the woman beneath him away, Zhang Cong raised his head with a mocking expression, "Little Zhiyu... how have you been lately?"
The look of disgust on Lin Zhenghe's face became even more obvious.
“Mr. Zhang, the public opinion about my daughter online has been quite negative lately. She is currently bedridden and recuperating at home.”
"Oh?" Zhang Cong raised an eyebrow. "So, what brings President Lin here today?"
Lin Zhenghe looks down on people like Zhang Cong, but now the entire capital city dares not offend the Feng family.
Zhang Cong's businesses are located overseas, and he has no intention of developing them in the capital. He also doesn't take the Feng family seriously at all.
"Recently, due to the public pressure from my daughter, the entire Lin Group is facing some difficulties. You see... your company is doing very well overseas. If you want to enter the Chinese market, why not start from the capital?"
"The Lin family business has a solid foundation in the capital and can help Mr. Zhang quickly establish himself in the capital market."
If it weren't for the pressure from the Feng family, he wouldn't have been willing to cooperate with Zhang Cong. The Zhang family has always been ruthless and dishonest.
The Lin family is now in dire straits and can only get out of their predicament by relying on Zhang Cong.
"Me? Why should I help you?" Zhang Cong scoffed.
“You know the strength of the Lin family; their position in the capital is more secure than any other aristocratic family,” Lin Zhenghe said.
“Strength? Stability?” Zhang Cong pulled his open bathrobe tighter and leaned back lazily on the sofa.
"Your Lin family was almost bankrupted by that brat Feng Yunzhou, and you're talking to me about 'stabilizing' it?"
Lin Zhenghe looked disgusted.
"I heard that Xiao Zhiyu has been bullied by that kid ever since she returned to China. I watched that child grow up..."
Zhang Cong took a deep drag on his cigar, his slightly narrowed eyes unable to conceal the intense lust in them.
"Let her come and see her Uncle Zhang, and tell me properly how Feng Yunzhou bullied your Lin family."
Lin Zhenghe looked gloomy and suddenly stood up. "President Zhang, Zhiyu has been unwell recently and is not available to receive guests."
"Oh? When did President Lin decide to let Zhiyu come and see her Uncle Zhang? It's been so many years, I wonder if he's grown up a bit."
Watching Lin Zhenghe's indignant departure, Zhang Cong stroked his chin, a sly glint in his eyes.
He raised his hand to signal the bodyguard behind him, "Contact Miss Lin and bring her here."
"yes."
Lin Zhenghe was rebuffed by Zhang Cong, and then he thought of the video of Lin Zhiyu that had recently gone viral online.
The man in one of the videos was obese. Although his image wasn't completely blurred, he instantly understood what was going on when he thought of Zhang Cong's gaze earlier.
He got into the car with a dark expression and said in a deep voice, "To the old house."
...
Feng Group.
"Boss, Lin Zhenghe has been in contact with Zhang Cong lately," Chen Xing reported earnestly.
“Zhang Cong?” Feng Yunzhou frowned.
"Yes, it's Miss Lin, cough... one of the main characters in the video." Chen Xing stammered as he reported Lin Zhiyu's situation.
"Hmm." Feng Yunzhou remained calm, lowering his head to continue reviewing the documents.
“Zhang Cong is not afraid of the Feng family’s suppression and should help the Lin family, after all, the relationship between Miss Lin and Zhang Cong is there.”
"Yes, the Lin family has a deep-rooted presence in the capital, and their connections in Kyoto are also very complex. Even if Lin Zhiyu were willing, Lin Zhenghe and the Lin family behind her would not allow such a woman to ruin the entire family."
"Send a message to several collateral branches of the Lin family in Kyoto and Shinto, and they will naturally put pressure on Lin Zhenghe."
Whether or not to protect the daughter is his choice.
"Yes, boss." Chen Xing was about to turn and leave.
"And..." Feng Yunzhou's voice came from behind, "Any news from Xiao Wan's side?"
"Not yet. Recently, the Lu family has strengthened the security protection for Miss Shi, and she hasn't been to school for a long time."
"She's been going to the hospital quite often lately..."
"Hospital?" Feng Yunzhou frowned.
"Is Xiao Wan sick?"
"Boss, the hospital belongs to the Lu family, and the doctor treating us is Ji Chu. Our people can't find any information about it."
Chen Xing lowered his head, waiting for Feng Yunzhou's reprimand. After all, it was his fault for not doing a good job and failing to complete the work task assigned by his boss.
"Never mind," Feng Yunzhou waved his hand.
"Go and get in touch with Ji Meng. I heard that her entertainment company in the capital is having a large exhibition recently."
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