Chen Weishan's expression instantly darkened. Pointing at the man who had shouted in the crowd, he said coldly, "No manners? Country bumpkins, troublemakers! You, go teach that kid a lesson. Pah! What a piece of trash, daring to seek death in front of me, Chen Weishan?"

"Don't worry, Grandfather Chen, I'll make sure the kid learns what running his mouth gets him," the bodyguard said with a cold chuckle. With a menacing look, he started walking toward the man who had shouted.

The crowd immediately grew restless. Some were angry and indignant, while others whispered curses at Chen Weishan, but they only dared to do so from the corners where he could neither see nor hear them. Seeing this, the sneer on Chen Weishan's face grew more pronounced. His expression, one of utter contempt bred from wealth, looked down upon the residential complex's occupants.

Hmph, a bunch of country bumpkins... What trash.

"You, what do you think you're doing?"

The man who had shouted from the crowd saw the nearly two-meter-tall, ferocious-looking bodyguard walking toward him. The people around him panicked and parted, clearing a path. The man's face paled, his eyes filling with terror and unease. Still, he forced himself to put on a brave face, though his body was trembling and his back was drenched in sweat as he stammered.

"What am I doing? You had quite the sharp tongue just now, daring to say our Grandfather Chen lacks manners. You've got some nerve," the towering bodyguard said menacingly as he approached, a faint, mocking smile on his fierce face. He then raised his fists and cracked his knuckles loudly.

"You—I… Isn't it the truth? You think you're so special just because you have a little money? If you don't want to come to Chengyang County, then don't! And what's with all that 'countryside' nonsense? Is that any way to talk? It's completely lack of…"

However, before he could finish, a huge fist filled his vision. It smashed into his face with a sickening CRACK, breaking his nose. Blood gushed out, and he nearly passed out.

"AHHH!"

"He's hitting him! He's hitting someone!"

The crowd erupted into chaos, and panicked expressions appeared on many faces. They scattered, seeking cover.

Chengyang County was a small place. Not many young people stayed home; the population was mostly children and the elderly, none of whom dared to step forward and play the hero.

"Oh, you're still standing? Not bad. How about you try taking one of my kicks?" The bodyguard's expression turned ugly when he saw that the man hadn't fainted or fallen from his punch. Feeling he'd lost face, he followed up with a vicious kick to the man's stomach. The blow sent the man sprawling to the ground, where he lay convulsing.

"Cough, cough…"

The man curled up on the ground in agony, coughing up blood.

Many in the crowd looked on, their faces pale with a mixture of horror and anger, yet not a single one dared to step forward to help. The young man's miserable state was a clear warning, and no one wanted to suffer the same fate.

Hmph, a bunch of cowardly country bumpkins. Witnessing this, the bodyguard swept his disdainful gaze across the residents. Then, like a victorious general, he returned to Chen Weishan's side and asked fawningly, "Grandfather Chen, are you satisfied?"

"Mm, not bad…"

Just as Chen Weishan was about to offer praise, another bodyguard returned. "Grandfather Chen, we've found the woman. She's right here in this residential complex."

"You found her? Take me to her now! Immediately!" Chen Weishan's eyes flashed with excitement as he commanded in a tone that brooked no argument.

His commanding aura was no act. As a deputy department-level official from the Old Chen Family, even his menacing, towering bodyguards were like timid kittens before him, utterly lacking the confidence to resist.

"Yes!"

The bodyguard immediately led the way, and the large group stormed formidably into the residential complex.

The two security guards didn't dare to even try stopping them. They only fumbled for their phones to call 110. "Hello? Police? Quick, this is the XX Residential Complex! There's a major incident, you need to send people over right away!"

Meanwhile, Chen Fei's mother, Lin Ling, was chatting and enjoying the cool air with Aunt Deng and several other women from the complex.

As their expressions grew increasingly uneasy, Chen Weishan appeared before them, flanked by several tall, menacing men in black. His sneaky, rat-like eyes fixed solely on Lin Ling's face. A proud and superior expression crept over his features as he said coldly, "Lin Ling? We finally meet again."

"You people…" Although Aunt Deng looked panicked, she quickly stepped in front of Lin Ling, shouting as she tried to shield her.

However, before she could finish, Lin Ling reached out and gently stopped her. "Sister Deng, it's alright. Let me handle this."

She then stepped in front of Aunt Deng, calmly faced Chen Weishan, and asked slowly, "And you are?"

"It seems you've forgotten me? I suppose that's to be expected. How could a bumpkin like you be worthy of remembering a person of my status?" Hearing Lin Ling ask who he was, forgetting him, filled Chen Weishan's gaze with anger and contempt. He felt deeply insulted. This country bumpkin, this lowly woman, had actually forgotten a major figure like him. Did she think he was insignificant? The thought made him sneer.

With a look of sheer arrogance, he added, "My surname is Chen. I'm from the Capital City. Surely you know who I am now?"

At his words, Lin Ling's calm expression finally shifted, turning cold and angry.

A single, cold word escaped her lips. "Get lost."

She continued icily, "Capital City? You're from the Chen Family? Then get lost. Go as far away as you possibly can! I don't want to see any of you disgusting people." Clearly, his introduction had told her exactly who he was. The nerve of these Chen Family members, showing their faces to her again. They were truly nauseating.

"What did you say!?" Chen Weishan roared, pointing a finger at Lin Ling's nose. "Damn you, you bitch! You lowly woman! Fine, you've grown some backbone, have you? Do you have any idea who I, Chen Weishan, am? How dare you speak to me like that! Do you believe I'll…"

"Is there something wrong with your ears? Can you not understand what I'm saying? Fine. I'll repeat it one last time. Get lost. Go as far away as you can. I don't want to see you disgusting people. You're a jinx!" Lin Ling refused to be intimidated, her own aura growing even colder and more domineering.

"Lin Ling, you…"

Enraged, Chen Weishan struggled to suppress his fury. With a dark expression, he forced himself to be patient. "I didn't come here to argue. I'm here today about a very important matter…"

"I don't know you, and I have no interest in hearing about your 'important matter'," Lin Ling cut him off, showing no intention of speaking with him.

"You… Lin Ling, don't take it too far! Do you want me to make a scene so that everyone here finds out?" Chen Weishan's anger flared again, but then a sinister smile spread across his face as he stared at her. He looked as if he held all the cards.

However, his words made Lin Ling fall silent for a long moment. Finally, she said, "You have three minutes." She had no choice. She truly didn't want him to escalate things, as it would inevitably disrupt her current life, a scenario she was unwilling to face.

"You… Hmph! Let's go over there and talk in private." Seeing Lin Ling's attitude, as if she were granting him a great favor by giving him three minutes of her time, Chen Weishan's expression grew even darker. He snorted and gritted his teeth.

If he weren't the one asking for a favor today, which already put him at a disadvantage, he would have exploded at her demeanor long ago. For now, he could only bottle up his rage.

"Little Lin…" Hearing that Chen Weishan wanted to speak with Lin Ling alone, Aunt Deng grew worried again and hesitated. In her eyes, these people were clearly trouble.

"Sister Deng, don't worry. It's fine." Lin Ling patted her hand reassuringly before following Chen Weishan to a corner, her face a mask of indifference. "Speak quickly. You only have three minutes. After that, please disappear from my sight. I have no interest whatsoever in associating with scum from the Chen Family like you."

"Don't you forget, your husband is one of us. Isn't it going too far to say something like that?" Chen Weishan demanded, his face twisting.

"Too far?" Hearing this, Lin Ling laughed coldly as if she'd just heard the most absurd joke in the world. "Your Chen Family? When have you ever cared whether a country woman like me lives or dies? Aren't you ashamed to even say such a thing? Besides, I, Lin Ling, have no husband. I only have a son. Ha, I could never hope to associate with a family as grand as yours."

She glanced at her watch. "Two minutes left."

"Is there any need to be so distant? Zhenguo is still your husband, and you have a son with him—a son who carries the blood of our Old Chen Family. Therefore, even though we don't share blood, we still have family ties. We're relatives," Chen Weishan pressed on.

"My son has nothing to do with the Chen Family. And I have nothing to do with Chen Zhenguo anymore. You have one minute and forty seconds left," Lin Ling stated coolly, not even sparing him a glance.

To Chen Weishan, who had always carried himself with an immense sense of superiority, this absolute dismissal was a profound insult. His face instantly darkened.

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