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Chapter 1144 - 1138: The Powerful Zhou Family

Chapter 1144: Chapter 1138: The Powerful Zhou Family

Lin Ruonan took the words to heart, and the issue was glossed over.

However, Li Changlin was not that naive; he was well aware of the Lin Family’s schemes and knew that cancelling the arranged marriage with the Zhou Family would come at a price, no matter what.

Later, as everyone continued their casual conversation, to their surprise, the living room door suddenly burst open. A Lin Family disciple, drenched in sweat, rushed in.

"Family Head, it’s terrible, the Family Head, the people from the Zhou Family have come knocking!" It was already quite cold in Capital City during winter, yet this disciple from the Lin Family was soaked in sweat, his face revealing a hint of terror.

"What’s going on!" Lin Jiancheng was slightly startled before he abruptly stood up.

"Brother Lin, this is not very honest of you!" A deep voice came from outside the door, followed by the Zhou Family Head, Zhou Yongyi, stepping in with a group of clan elders.

"So it’s Brother Zhou gracing us with his presence, please forgive me for not coming out to welcome you." In reality, the moment Zhou Yongyi and his party arrived outside, Lin Jiancheng had already sensed it. Seeing that the Zhou Family’s intentions were hostile, he quickly surmised their purpose and greeted them without any sign of inferiority or arrogance.

"So, this must be Young Master Changlin!" Zhou Yongyi gave Lin Jiancheng a cold glance, then turned to stare at Li Changlin, "I believe Young Master Changlin must have heard that my nephew, Zhou Xingxing, has met with Miss Ruonan. But I am curious, what do you mean by coming to the Lin Family now, trying to break them apart?"

Zhou Yongyi appeared aggressive, showing no deference to Li Changlin’s status.

Li Changlin’s eyes narrowed slightly as he rapidly analyzed the Zhou Family’s intentions.

Considering that Zhou Yongyi, the Family Head himself, had come to the Lin Family in person, it was clear that they had anticipated his visit.

What puzzled him, however, was that the Zhou Family was merely a second-tier power, and he had a rather good relationship with Zhou Xingxing. Why then would Zhou Yongyi exhibit such assertiveness?

Could it be that the Zhou Family did not fear the Li Family?

This thought struck Li Changlin as somewhat humorous.

However, the current situation was certainly no laughing matter.

He calmly looked at Zhou Yongyi, raised his hand to cup his fists in greeting, and said with a light smile, "Uncle Zhou, those words of yours aren’t quite appropriate."

"What do you mean, Young Master Changlin!" Zhou Yongyi gritted his teeth and let out a cold huff.

Li Changlin calmly replied, "I am indeed aware of Ruonan’s meeting with Brother Zhou. This matter was arranged by Uncle Lin and Uncle Zhou, and as far as I know, neither Ruonan nor Brother Zhou have yet agreed to this marriage. Besides, it was merely a meeting, and no betrothal gifts or formal agreements have been exchanged between your families, so how can you speak of breaking them apart?"

"Young Master Changlin certainly has a glib tongue!" Zhou Yongyi’s face revealed a sneer upon hearing this, "This matter is indeed an arrangement between me and the Lin Family Head; Miss Ruonan had no objections at the time, and that’s why I agreed to arrange their meeting. But now, Young Master Changlin, you wish to nullify the agreement between the Zhou Family and Lin Family with just a few words. May I ask, Young Master Changlin, are you not taking our Zhou Family seriously?"

"Uncle Zhou, perhaps there’s a misunderstanding!" Li Changlin’s mouth twitched slightly, as he finally grasped the true motive behind the Zhou Family’s visit.

Damn it, these people are clearly here for the Life Fruit and the Grass Revival Pill; they want compensation!

"I know whether there’s a misunderstanding or not, just look at the reality before us!" Zhou Yongyi snorted softly, turning his gaze from Li Changlin to Lin Jiancheng as he demanded in a low voice, "Family Head Lin, what do you have to say about this marriage arrangement?"

"Brother Zhou, the matter between Ruonan and Young Master Zhou isn’t finalized yet!" Lin Jiancheng’s eyelids twitched, and he replied awkwardly with a forced smile, "In fact, both Ruonan and Young Master Zhou accepted the arrangement due to immense pressure. Ruonan has discussed this with me as well. We mustn’t force them too far for the sake of the children’s Happiness, so I think it’s best to respect the children’s opinions!"

"Now, of course, you would think that’s best, Family Head Lin, but are you aware that our Zhou Family is about to lose face over their matter!" Zhou Yongyi seemed furious, having already declared the engagement with the Lin Family to the public following the harmonious meeting between Zhou Xingxing and Lin Ruonan.

If the arrangement with the Lin Family were canceled today, then the Zhou Family’s reputation would take a serious hit.

Upon hearing this explanation, Lin Jiancheng also found it difficult to maintain his composure, while Lin Ruonan couldn’t help but interject, "Uncle Zhou, it’s really distasteful for you to speak like that. Zhou Xingxing and I are just friends; how can you announce such things to the public?"

"Why can’t we announce it?" Zhou Yongyi gave Lin Ruonan a cold look and said in a low voice, "You came together through a blind date; how could I know you knew each other before. If you’re unwilling, why would you maintain such a close relationship with my nephew? Miss Ruonan, no matter what schemes you have in mind, whether you’re using my nephew or under too much pressure from your family, now that things have come to this, you must marry into our Zhou Family!"

"That’s impossible, Zhou Xingxing and I are just friends!" Lin Ruonan’s complexion changed drastically upon hearing Zhou Yongyi’s forceful words.

At the time, she had agreed to the family’s blind date arrangement mainly because she was acquainted with Zhou Xingxing and also because he was a good friend, a sworn brother, to Li Changlin. Lin Ruonan thought she would have the freedom to proceed or withdraw when the time came, but unexpectedly, Zhou Yongyi was completely unreasonable.

"What kind of relationship you have doesn’t matter, as long as you can minimize the impact, even if you don’t marry into our Zhou Family, I hold no objections." Arguing with Lin Ruonan was futile; Zhou Yongyi’s main target today was Li Changlin.

"Let me in, make way, let me through!" Suddenly, a commotion arose at the door, and Li Changlin’s ears picked up that it was Zhou Xingxing’s voice.

"Let Young Master Zhou in." Lin Jiancheng was familiar with Zhou Xingxing’s voice, having met him a few times, so he quickly ordered someone at the door.

The Lin Family disciple blocking the entrance stepped aside, and Zhou Xingxing rushed in.

"Uncle, what are you all doing? Haven’t I made things clear to everyone?" Zhou Xingxing looked at Zhou Yongyi with displeasure as he charged in.

"Don’t call me uncle; I have no nephew like you!" Zhou Yongyi’s expression darkened, and with a wave of his hand, he shoved Zhou Xingxing aside.

Zhou Xingxing’s cultivation was only at the Initial Threshold Stage of the Transformation Realm, but Zhou Yongyi was already a powerful figure at the Boundary of Virtual Energy, how could the former possibly resist?