[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rise-of-the-overlord":3,"chapter-rise-of-the-overlord-rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-38":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rise of the Overlord",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1894683,2521,"Chapter 38: Forced Marriage","rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>\"You don't need to explain anything. Men will be men; I was young once too!\" Zhang Chengjun remained amiable, not at all like the ruthless, cutthroat figure from the legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why did you ask for me?\" I looked at Zhang Chengjun in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't have any other reason to find you; I just wanted to chat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a commotion erupted outside the door. \"Miss, you can't go in!\" The sudden interruption cut off my conversation with Zhang Chengjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yinuo stormed in, looked at Zhang Chengjun, and said coldly, \"What is the meaning of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Yinuo's state, Zhang Chengjun suddenly laughed and said, \"Truly, a daughter grown is like water spilled. Fine, fine, I'm old now. I won't interfere in your affairs anymore. Do as you please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you spouting?\" Zhang Yinuo was somewhat annoyed, then said to Zhang Chengjun, \"What is the meaning of you snatching my classmate away without a word?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chengjun ignored Zhang Yinuo's words and looked at me instead. \"I won't interfere in the matter between you and Zhang Longtao either. If either of you loses, it only means he lacks the ability; he can't blame anyone else!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Zhang Chengjun in astonishment. Zhang Longtao was his son; could he really not care? Or was he simply trying to lower my guard? After all, he was his own flesh and blood. If I really took revenge on Zhang Longtao, how could he possibly not intervene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Chengjun's words, Zhang Yinuo frowned and raged, \"Are you crazy? What are you thinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you no manners? I haven't disciplined you for years, so you've forgotten your place?\" Zhang Chengjun's expression turned very ugly as he glared at Zhang Yinuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When have you ever disciplined me? Don't act all high and mighty all the time, as if everyone has to listen to you. That doesn't exist in my dictionary!\" Zhang Yinuo shouted at her father without showing any weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Slap!* Suddenly, Zhang Chengjun swung his hand and struck Zhang Yinuo across the face, roaring, \"You brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, I was startled. I wanted to step forward to intervene, but I suddenly didn't know what to say or in what capacity I should intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yinuo clutched her face, looking at Zhang Chengjun with a ferocious expression, and shouted, \"If you have the guts, just beat me to death! Just like you did to my mother back then, just finish me off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang Chengjun could no longer hold back. He grabbed Zhang Yinuo by the neck and lifted her up. \"You damn girl, you're looking for death! I truly regret giving birth to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yinuo didn't speak. Her eyes were red as she looked at Zhang Chengjun and screamed, \"You should have just held it in back then and shot me on the wall! Wouldn't that have saved us all this trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at this pair of father and daughter in disbelief. The exchange between them was truly bloody. I never dared to believe that Zhang Yinuo would actually say such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chengjun's face turned black, his expression ferocious. He grabbed Zhang Yinuo and threw her onto the ground with rage. Zhang Yinuo hit the floor hard, but she didn't cry out; she only wore a pained expression. Then, Zhang Chengjun prepared to beat the Zhang Yinuo on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhang Chengjun's fist and foot were about to land on Zhang Yinuo's body, I rushed over and blocked Zhang Chengjun with a kick. Zhang Chengjun retreated two steps, while I felt my foot go numb. Zhang Chengjun's kick just now was too heavy; it was hard to imagine what the consequences would have been if that kick had landed on Zhang Yinuo. I didn't expect Zhang Chengjun to be so ruthless toward his own child. No wonder he was completely indifferent to the outcome between me and Zhang Longtao just now. Perhaps in his heart, Zhang Longtao and Zhang Yinuo were nothing more than tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chengjun looked at me coldly and said, \"You want to stick your nose in this too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I steadied myself, stood in front of Zhang Yinuo, and said to Zhang Chengjun, \"I don't dare, but Yinuo has helped me before, so I cannot ignore her. Besides, Yinuo is your own daughter; your hand is too heavy. Can't things be resolved peacefully?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate you people who talk about loyalty the most. You want to play the hero saving the beauty, right? Fine, let's see if you have the ability to walk out of here!\" Zhang Chengjun said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt very insecure. This was his territory, after all, and Zhang Chengjun was certainly not someone to be trifled with. He was a former Heishe Society boss, and his strength was immense. I felt that even if I used the techniques the old beggar taught me, I might not necessarily be able to walk out of here. Zhang Chengjun was truly unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yinuo gently pushed me away and said, \"Yang Yun, this matter has nothing to do with you. You and Xu Hongzhi should leave first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave? My girl, you're too naive. Do you think that with my personality, after his actions just now, I would let them leave?\" Zhang Chengjun barked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do you want?\" Zhang Yinuo slowly stood up and looked at Zhang Chengjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's very simple. I remember you have an interest in this kid, right? Then it's perfect—let him marry into our family!\" Zhang Chengjun pointed at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, I was stunned. I never expected Zhang Chengjun to say such a thing. Moreover, I still carried the burden of Su Xueyan's vengeance; wasn't he afraid of raising a tiger that would eventually turn on his son, Zhang Longtao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! I don't agree!\" Before I could speak, Zhang Yinuo spoke up first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you have to disagree with? Isn't this exactly what you wanted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yinuo didn't answer Zhang Chengjun, but her attitude was clear; she obviously wouldn't agree to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chengjun frowned, his expression cold. At this moment, another person suddenly entered. This person was none other than Zhang Longtao. Seeing this guy, the fire of hatred in my heart was ignited once again. I wanted to strike, but I forcibly restrained myself because I knew that if I made a move here, Third Brother and Zhang Yinuo would likely be in danger. I gritted my teeth, struggling infinitely in my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chengjun saw Zhang Longtao and looked displeased. \"What are you here for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, why don't we just let it go today? Yinuo definitely didn't mean to make you angry; she was just confused for a moment!\" Zhang Longtao tried to persuade him from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Are you ordering me?\" Zhang Chengjun questioned Zhang Longtao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Longtao quickly lowered his head and said respectfully, \"I wouldn't dare. Yinuo is usually very well-behaved. If she offended you today, it must be mostly because of this kid, so you can't blame Yinuo. I suggest we just finish this kid off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Zhang Longtao pointed at me. My expression turned livid, and I glared viciously at Zhang Longtao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chengjun didn't speak but looked at me and Zhang Yinuo. He said to Zhang Yinuo, \"Are you sure you won't let him marry in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a trace of disappointment in Zhang Chengjun's brow, but this made me very confused. With his status, there must be many people who would want to be his son-in-law. Why would he waste time on me?\u003C\u002Fp>",1266,"2026-06-11T10:32:36.211Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d7070867972de8a893bd247eb36c30ad5056cd826a8b563383f6e1f9ebe6703c","rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-39","rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-37",225,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-overlord-cover.jpg"]