Chapter 67: Whose House Is This, Have You No Shame
The one who deserves to be damned is you, Zhang Zihao. You made me a laughingstock in the eyes of others, and now you still dare to threaten me with such nonsense.
Do you think I am afraid of threats?
Zhao Qiang glared furiously at Zhang Zihao. Since I dared to do it, I am not afraid of any threats from you.
Just wait for my lawyer's letter. I am going to ruin your reputation!
With that, Zhao Qiang hung up the phone without hesitation, leaving Zhang Zihao boiling with rage on the other end.
No one had ever dared to play him like this. Zhang Zihao gritted his teeth in extreme hatred.
He slammed his phone violently onto the ground, and it shattered into countless pieces instantly.
Arrogant, conceited, truly asking for a death wish!
Zhang Zihao panted heavily and cursed profusely.
Bring a few men over to Zhao Qiang's place and drag his parents here to me!
Zhang Zihao had lost his sanity; he had to make this arrogant punk pay the price!
Right at that moment, Zhang Hongye delivered a sharp slap across his face, snapping Zhang Zihao out of his fury.
Enough!
Zhang Hongye shouted angrily. Haven't you embarrassed us enough?
With something happening to Zhao Qiang's family now, what do you think people will say?
Do we still want the dignity and face of the Zhang family?
As expected of the head of the Zhang family, Zhang Hongye saw through Zhao Qiang's trick at a single glance. Zhao Qiang had deliberately provoked his impulsive and hot-tempered son to make him lose his mind and do something extremely rash and furious.
Holding his face, Zhang Zihao looked unconvinced. Dad, are we just going to let him off like this?
I refuse to accept this!
Zhang Hongye let out a cold snort. Calm down and think carefully first. Don't fall into someone else's trap.
This matter is not that simple. We must plan for the long term.
Zhang Zihao gritted his teeth, the veins on his forehead bulging as he clenched his fists and shouted angrily, I can't swallow this insult!
Why should I be forced to take such humiliating abuse?
Even if you can't swallow it, you have to. Impulsiveness doesn't solve problems.
With a dark expression, Zhang Hongye sternly reprimanded, If you continue to act so recklessly, you will only make things worse.
Think about it, what kind of situation is the Zhang family facing right now?
Since things have already reached this point, denial is no longer an option.
Zhang Hongye took a deep breath and continued, Find an opportunity to bring Liu Ruyan back to the Zhang family. Perhaps there will still be a turning point.
Zhang Zihao's eyes widened in disbelief. Dad, we can't do that. Wouldn't that be equivalent to slapping me across the face?
How am I supposed to show my face in elite circles after this?
Absolutely not right now! Let's wait until this storm blows over first!
The marriage alliance had failed, leaving Zhang Zihao filled with frustration and devoid of hope.
However, since he had stubbornly denied it at the banquet, if he were to...
Smack!
Another resounding slap landed on Zhang Zihao's face. Zhang Hongye yelled furiously, You fool!
If you don't even dare to take a paternity test, how is that any different from admitting it?
What on earth is going on inside your head?
Right now, the public demands that our Zhang family voluntarily admit our mistake and show a proper attitude.
Zhang Hongye walked back and forth with his hands clasped behind his back. Liu Ruyan even gave birth to a pair of twins for you. If you don't bring them back, people will be pointing fingers at your spine behind your back.
Do you have any idea how much damage this will cause to the Zhang family's reputation?
Holding his face, Zhang Zihao looked unconvinced. Dad, are we really going to bow down to him like this?
I am not reconciled!
Zhang Hongye stopped in his tracks and fixed a piercing gaze on Zhang Zihao. Not reconciled? Look at the mess you've created!
When the time comes, you will apologize to the Chu family, apologize to Zhao Qiang, and apologize to the general public.
Only then will the Zhang family's crisis be considered over. Otherwise, you can forget about being the heir—let your younger brother take over instead!
Zhang Zihao's body trembled, and he anxiously pleaded, Dad, please don't!
I know I was wrong. I will do exactly as you say.
Zhang Hongye let out a cold snort. It's good that you know you were wrong. If this matter isn't handled properly, the century-old foundation of the Zhang family could be destroyed in your hands!
Zhang Zihao fell silent. Though filled with anger in his heart, he knew his father made sense.
As for Liu Ruyan, Zhao Qiang's first thought was to get a divorce and dissolve the marriage immediately.
After properly settling He Fen and Zhao Hai, Zhao Qiang rushed headlong and without stopping toward the place where Liu Ruyan and her family lived.
To his surprise, he bumped into Gao Lan, who was dressed in casual wear, neatly groomed, and looking quite pretty. It seemed she wasn't on duty today.
Gao Lan, why are you here?
Are police officers really this idle nowadays?
Of course I'm here to protect you. You've offended the Zhang family; what if they try to do something to you?
This way I can protect you in time. Don't worry, I took a few days off.
Gao Lan smiled faintly. Her mind had gone completely blank after she stumbled upon the video circulating online.
Never had she expected Zhao Qiang to pull off so many things behind her back, even offending the Zhang family, which could potentially invite retaliation.
Therefore, she had requested leave specifically to follow Zhao Qiang, fearing he might meet with an accident.
You are underestimating me too much. The Zhang family wouldn't dare do anything to me.
Despite saying those words, Zhao Qiang was quite moved inside.
They wouldn't dare? What if they do? With me here, I can protect you.
I have a gun!
Gao Lan laughed triumphantly. She was a woman with a gun, the kind of person whom dozens of burly men couldn't even approach.
Fine then, I'll have to trouble Officer Gao,-then.
Having someone protect him was naturally what he desired most. Zhao Qiang didn't stand on ceremony, rationalizing it as her repaying the favor from their past.
Zhao Qiang called Liu Ruyan's family several times in a row, but every single call vanished like a stone sinking into the sea, receiving no response whatsoever.
Ever since Zhao Qiang caused a massive scene at the lavish engagement banquet of the Zhang and Chu families, Liu Ruyan's name instantly spread through every street and alley, turning her into a widely known notoriety.
The entire internet was flooded with relentless abuse and cursing directed at Liu Ruyan. The vile deeds she committed not only severely violated Zhao Qiang's bottom line but also ruthlessly trampled upon the dignity of every hardworking man who toiled in hardship for his family.
Those men worked themselves to the bone outside just to provide their families with a secure and stable life, only to suffer betrayal in the end by wives who secretly acted as mistresses to wealthy scions.
Having just given birth, Liu Ruyan had now become a target of public condemnation. How could she possibly have the courage to show her face in a hospital with her child?
The cozy apartment that originally belonged to him and Liu Ruyan had now been unreasonably and forcibly occupied by Liu's family.
Zhao Qiang sneered inwardly. Even if that apartment—tainted by the Liu family—were abandoned, he would never let that bunch live in it.
He told Gao Lan to wait downstairs while he went up alone.
After all, this was his personal family matter, and it wasn't convenient for Gao Lan to intervene.
When he arrived in front of the familiar door and reached out with his key in eager anticipation, he was shocked to find that the door lock had been replaced at some point.
Just then, Liu Ruyan's shrewish mother, Li Fengying, heard the commotion outside and strode over aggressively.
The moment she saw Zhao Qiang at the door, she flew into a rage. Pointing her index finger aggressively at the bridge of his nose, she started cursing wildly: It's all because of you, you jinx! Our Liu family is now being cursed by the entire internet, and it's all because you didn't know what's good for you and spilled the beans!
Li Fengying's face was contorted, her features twisted out of shape by sheer fury.
With a completely expressionless face, Zhao Qiang said coldly, I am here to discuss the divorce. I don't want to keep entangling myself with you people.
Hearing this, Li Fengying glared fiercely, reached out to slam the door shut, and ranted like a machine gun: Don't you dare come in! Our Liu family doesn't want to see your unlucky face!
How could Zhao Qiang tolerate such unreasonable treatment? Blazing with fury, he unleashed a fierce kick that smashed the door wide open, forcing his way inside regardless of the consequences.
It was a home he had bought himself, yet he wasn't even allowed to enter? Where was the justice in the world?
Liu Ruyan was currently breastfeeding the two babies, looking utterly haggard and in a terrible state of mind.
Seeing Zhao Qiang force his way in aggressively, she shrieked hysterically, Zhao Qiang, what are you here for?
We are already miserable enough, what else do you want?
Our family doesn't welcome you! Get the hell out right now!
Liu Ruyan's father, Liu Hongliang, also roared angrily, veins bulging on his neck.
Your family? Shameless to the core, how do you even have the cheek to call this your family!
Zhao Qiang's eyes widened in fury, practically shooting flames.
This is the apartment I bought! It was bought with the hard-earned savings of my parents, and the title deed is in my name! Yet it has been shamelessly and lawlessly occupied by you Liu family parasites!
Where is your dignity? Do you have any shame left at all?