Chapter 202: Don't hide inside and stay silent—I know you're home!

Li Jiaci shook the saw in his hand.

He asked from above: "You little brat, how many times have you been to nightclubs?"

Zhao Chen shook his head nervously.

"Not even once!"

"Are you sure?"

"I swear on heaven, I truly haven't been even once!"

Zhao Chen held up several fingers.

Hearing that, Li Jiaci let out a light snort and threw away the saw.

"Perfect, you guys are all here!"

"This is the first and last time I warn you!"

"Whoever dares to go to that kind of place, if I find out, I'll immediately break his dog leg!"

"Did you all hear that clearly?"

Upon saying that.

Zhang Chuqiang and Wang Lan immediately nodded.

The dormitory window was pushed open by Li Yihu, who poked his head out and shouted: "Brother, I promise I won't go! You can rest easy!"

Liu Jiang sat by the boiler, lighting a fire, and raised his arm to show he understood.

Zhao Chen pouted and muttered: "Fine, fine, fine, you're all saints!"

"You still dare to talk back?"

Li Jiaci took a few steps forward.

Seeing that, Zhao Chen scrambled backward in fear.

Li Jiaci stopped, looked at that guy's fearful expression, and let out a long sigh.

"I don't want you to seal your hearts and follow me for life!"

"I, Li Jiaci, am not that selfish!"

"If you really want to find a partner, I fully support you!"

"Damn, the premise is that the girl must have a proper job!"

"Not a nightclub peddler!"

"We're doing legitimate business now; don't be shady and give people leverage!"

After this warning.

Zhang Chuqiang walked over and kicked Zhao Chen's leg.

"Do you remember what Brother said?"

"Don't go hang out at those nightclub places!"

Zhao Chen nodded grudgingly and said: "Got it, I won't go!"

"Hurry up and go cook!"

"Oh..."

On a snowy night.

Shiqiang Mu Cai Chang sent up curling cooking smoke.

It dissipated into the night.

At the same time.

Inside a villa in the suburbs.

Lin Niansheng came running in, covered in dust and grime.

"Damn it, they're all acting like they've got rabies, chasing me and trying to bite!"

He cursed while taking off his filthy coat.

He casually threw it onto the sofa.

At that moment, he suspiciously lifted his head and glanced at the bright chandelier overhead.

"Did I leave the light on when I went out?"

Suddenly.

Footsteps came from the direction of the stairs.

Lin Niansheng's first reaction was to grab the ashtray, retreat three steps, hide behind the tea table, and ask warily: "Who's there?"

Damn it.

Could it be that a reporter sneaked in while he wasn't home?

Until a familiar face appeared in the light, Lin Niansheng finally breathed a sigh of relief, put down the ashtray, and walked over.

"Honey, why did you suddenly come back?"

Liu Qian pulled her blanket, her tone displeased: "I came back to get something; were you just trying to hit me?"

"I wouldn't dare hit you... uh, sigh, even if I told you, you couldn't help!"

Lin Niansheng waved his hand.

"I already know about your situation; no need to hide it!"

Liu Qian gave him a cold glance, then turned and walked toward the dining room.

On the table were two dishes and a soup.

They still had some residual heat.

Lin Niansheng gave an ingratiating smile, rubbed his hands, came to the table, and said: "I don't know how long it's been since I've had a home-cooked meal, or maybe my wife just feels sorry for me!"

Don't give me that—if you don't get me into trouble, I'll be thanking heaven and earth!

Liu Qian pulled out a chair and sat down.

Seeing Lin Niansheng wolfing down his food in front of her, she couldn't help shaking her head.

Back when they first got married, Liu Yunshen's position wasn't yet solid, so he often had Lin Niansheng help expand his network and do some shady deeds.

Now, after all this time, they father and daughter can't do without Lin Niansheng, this puppet.

Although he's a puppet, he knows too much.

If you push him too far, everyone's doomed.

Liu Qian no longer has any feelings for him.

All that's left is just caution.

Lin Niansheng, however, didn't know any of this; he ate his meal while endlessly complaining about recent events.

"Honey, you have no idea how I got back today!"

"Damn the Commerce Administration Bureau bunch—they shoved me out to take a bullet just to save their own high hats!"

"If our dad finds out, he'll surely fly into a rage!"

"Especially Qin You Sen—he's our dad's close friend!"

"He didn't even bother to take me seriously!"

"Just wait till I tell our dad about this—see how he deals with it!"

"Even if he kneels before me begging, I'll never give him a pleasant face!"

Upon hearing that,

Liu Qian's face darkened; she picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of food.

It was tasteless.

Lin Niansheng gave a snort, poured himself a drink, and went on: "Besides Li Jiaci—I've ended up like this all thanks to him; does he think he can keep showing off for a few more days? Heh!"

"These past two days, the TV's been full of your news—you need to sort it out, or it'll mess up Dad's career!"

Liu Qian gave a few cold reminders.

All that could be seen was Lin Niansheng drinking, his expression indifferent as he shook his head.

"It's fine—I'm prepared; at worst they'll dig up my old mistakes and blame me a bit in the media."

"Do they really dare to take real action against me? If they push me too far, nobody's going to get off easy!"

"Including Chief Zhao—do you think he's that clean?"

"They're all the same damned weasels!"

"Once I turn things around, the first one I'll deal with is him!"

"You just wait and see!"

Lin Niansheng said triumphantly.

Just then, a sudden knocking came at the door.

Before Liu Qian could even get up, Lin Niansheng, as if disaster had struck, scurried under the table.

He was so frightened he didn't dare take a breath.

How could Liu Qian not despise such a good-for-nothing?

"What are you doing?"

Lin Nianqing hid under the table, made a shushing gesture, and whispered: "Don't make a sound—they know nobody's home, so they'll surely leave!"

Liu Qian's look grew even more contemptuous.

But she didn't dare open the door either.

"What if it's the media showing up? Then her face would be exposed to the public!"

Lin Niansheng could afford to lose him.

She couldn't afford to lose him.

Her father couldn't afford to lose him either.

Thinking that, Liu Qian slowly sat down.

Thump thump thump.

The knocking sounded again.

It was like a summoning of death, making both of them hearts in turmoil.

Lin Niansheng muttered under his breath: "Damn it, this bunch of dog‑born bastards—do they have to drive people to death?!"

"Come up with a plan quick—don't let them harass me!"

Liu Qian kicked him in contempt a few times.

This good‑for‑nothing—even a glance feels like too much.

Lin Niansheng said: "Stay put here and keep still—don't move around!"

"You still dare to order me?"

"Damn, what time is it now, and you're still pulling your foul temper?!"

"Lin Niansheng, you caused this mess—still blaming me?"

Just as they were arguing quietly,

Thump thump thump.

This time the knocking was louder than before.

Liu Qian, irritated, covered her ears and kicked Lin Niansheng hard to the ground.

"Ouch!"

Lin Niansheng just called out.

Bang!

The door was suddenly kicked.

"Lin Niansheng!"

"I heard your voice!"

"Hurry up and open the door!"

"Accept our investigation!"