Chapter 69: So arrogant, I'm going to deal with you today for sure

"Zhao Qiang, you are nothing more than an ordinary man. Even after kicking up such a massive fuss, you are still just an ordinary man."

Liu Ruyan raised her voice and continued, "Let me tell you, to me, you are utterly worthless.

You will never measure up to Zhang Zihao in this lifetime!

Zhang Zihao is wealthy and powerful; he can give me everything I want. Can you?"

Listening to Liu Ruyan's endless stream of mockery and belittlement, Zhao Qiang realized it all boiled down to one thing: he had no money.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and said angrily, "To dress up your gold-digging nature in such high-sounding phrases—you truly are shameless.

I must have been blind to ever fall for you in the first place!"

Right at that moment, a knock sounded at the door.

The rapping was particularly abrupt in the tense atmosphere.

The door slowly opened, revealing none other than Zhang Feiyang, accompanied by a group of sturdy, well-built subordinates.

Li Fengying recognized Zhang Zihao's younger brother at a glance, and her face immediately broke into a flattering smile.

Zhang Feiyang said arrogantly, "I'm here to help you move out and take you to live at the Zhang family residence."

His gaze swept over the people in the room with a hint of disdain.

Zhang Feiyang had only just learned that his older brother had a woman on the side and had even fathered a pair of twins with her.

His brother always told him not to mess around outside, but apparently, he was no different himself.

He had even gone as far as having children; all his talk about just playing around outside was a lie.

Upon hearing this, Li Fengying and Liu Hongliang beamed from ear to ear, unable to close their mouths in delight.

Li Fengying shrilled, "We're finally getting rid of this dump! We're going to live in a luxury villa!"

Liu Hongliang chimed in, "Who would want to stay in this crappy place anyway?!

Zhao Qiang, you can just rot here by yourself!"

The two immediately started hurling insults and mockery at Zhao Qiang, using the nastiest language imaginable.

This was what they had been longing and praying for, and it had finally come true.

Zhao Qiang narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself: What kind of game is Zhang Zihao playing this time?

Could he be buckling under the pressure and accepting Liu Ruyan's family?

This was something he hadn't expected. It seemed that with the failure of the marriage alliance with the Chu family, Zhang Zihao intended to show his cards.

Perhaps by doing this, he could salvage the Zhang family's image. You had to hand it to Zhang Zihao; his crisis management skills were truly extraordinary.

While ordinary people would be terrified of such scandals being exposed, he was taking the people in directly, intending to generously admit his mistake later on, after which the matter would likely be swept under the rug.

Looking coldly at Zhang Feiyang, Zhao Qiang asked, "What is Zhang Zihao trying to pull?

Does he think he can solve the problem just by having them picked up?"

Zhang Feiyang snorted and said, "Zhao Qiang, don't be ungrateful.

My brother is being merciful; he doesn't want to drive things to the absolute limit."

Zhao Qiang laughed, a laugh full of derision. "Merciful?

Does a man like Zhang Zihao even deserve that word?

He's only doing this for his own benefit."

Liu Ruyan hurried to Zhang Feiyang's side and simpered, "Feiyang, your brother is still the best to me.

Unlike certain people who are utterly incompetent yet have the biggest tempers."

Zhang Feiyang glanced at Liu Ruyan and was completely captivated.

As expected of a campus belle, this woman was breathtakingly gorgeous!

Zhao Qiang looked at Liu Ruyan, finding it all intensely ridiculous.

"Do you really think going to the Zhang family will give you a good life?

Zhang Zihao is merely using you as a tool!"

Liu Ruyan rolled her eyes at Zhao Qiang. She had suffered quite enough of living a meager life with him.

She wanted to live in a grand villa and ride in luxury cars.

She wanted a life of effortless luxury, being waited on hand and foot, living the high-end lady's life of playing mahjong and buying designer bags every single day.

Come to think of it, Liu Ruyan should actually thank Zhao Qiang; if he hadn't blown things out of proportion, she wouldn't have been able to move into the Zhang household ahead of schedule.

"Even if I'm a tool, it's still a thousand times better than following you."

She would rather weep inside a BMW than suffer through hardship with Zhao Qiang.

Li Fengying chimed in to support her daughter, "Zhao Qiang, go ahead and be jealous.

Our Ruyan is going to live in the lap of luxury from now on."

A smile spread across her face at the prospect of the good life awaiting them.

Getting her daughter to become Zhang Zihao's mistress was, in her mind, the absolute smartest thing she had ever done in her life.

Ignoring them completely, Zhao Qiang turned and walked into his room, saying, "Get out. Don't soil my place."

Liu Ruyan's family happily departed under the escort of Zhang Feiyang's subordinates. There was nothing of much value left in the apartment anyway.

Zhang Feiyang waved a hand, unable to swallow his resentment.

His plans had been thwarted by Zhao Qiang time and time again; how could he possibly let this go? No matter what, he was going to make Zhao Qiang pay dearly.

The guards he had brought this time belonged to the elite Zhang family guard detail, far superior to the street thugs he had used previously.

Any one of them could easily thrash Zhao Qiang single-handedly.

"Sister-in-law, you all head outside!

I need to teach this good-for-nothing a lesson!"

Liu Ruyan's brows arched in anger, her pretty face contorted with fury as she snapped, "Teach Zhao Qiang a harsh lesson, and don't hold back at all!"

Her shrill voice echoed in the room, dripping with malice.

Having endured for so long, she could finally watch Zhao Qiang suffer.

Zhang Feiyang readily agreed, his face beaming with flattery and subservience. He then turned to Zhao Qiang, sneering mockingly, "Hmph, Zhao Qiang, you have a death wish, daring to ruin the engagement banquet and completely disregarding the Zhang family.

Since you've fallen into my hands today, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Far from showing any fear, Zhao Qiang threw his head back and laughed heartily, his laughter brimming with disdain as he retorted coldly, "Just you?

You think you're worthy?"

Since he had dared to pull off such a stunt, he wasn't afraid of retaliation from the Zhang family.

Pushed past the breaking point, Zhang Feiyang flushed crimson with rage, veins bulging on his forehead. He pointed straight at Zhao Qiang's nose and roared, "You're at death's door and still unrepentant!

Drop to your knees and beg for mercy right now, or I'll beat you until you can't take care of yourself!

The men I brought are all top-tier martial artists. No matter what little tricks you have up your sleeve, it won't save you here!"

Zhao Qiang straightened his posture, looking Zhang Feiyang straight in the eyes with unwavering determination. Without a shred of retreat, he stated firmly, "And if I refuse to kneel, what can you possibly do about it?"

"You and your older brother are just toads trying to eat swan meat.

You want to set your sights on the Chu sisters, but do you really think Chu Siqi would ever deign to look at you?"

These words directly ignited the fury burning inside Zhang Feiyang. Unable to restrain himself any longer, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Get him, all of you! Teach this ignorant brat a proper lesson!"

At that exact instant, a loud, resounding *bang* shattered the quiet as the door was kicked wide open.

"Who's there?!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

It was Gao兰 (Gao Lan). Having just seen Zhang Feiyang and his aggressive mob storming upstairs from the downstairs lobby, her intuition told her that Zhao Qiang might be in trouble.

Because of her connection with Zhao Qiang, she was well acquainted with the high-handed tactics of the Zhang family.

Without drawing attention to herself, Gao Lan had quietly activated the body camera pinned to her chest to prevent any unnecessary complications or disputes during law enforcement.

"What are you people doing?

Are you engaging in unauthorized brawling?"

Gao Lan shouted loudly at Zhang Feiyang, her voice crisp and forceful, carrying an unquestionable aura of authority.

The moment Zhang Feiyang laid eyes on this tall, long-legged, cold beauty, he was instantly captivated by her stunning face and fiery figure.

Gao Lan was dressed in a form-fitting black dress that perfectly outlined her curvaceous and graceful silhouette. Beneath the hemline, her long, slender legs were straight and delicate, resembling pillars of white jade.

Her waist was as slender as a willow yet imbued with resilient strength.

The swell of her chest was proportioned to perfection, exuding an irresistible charm.

Her exquisite facial features were like something out of a painting: her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn pools, her nose straight, and her lips as red as cherries.

A cascade of glossy black hair fell loosely over her shoulders, adding an extra touch of alluring femininity.

"Where did such a little beauty come from? Are you here to keep big brother company?"
Zhang Feiyang stared lustfully at Gao Lan, a mischievous and sinister smile playing at the corners of his mouth as saliva practically threatened to drip from his chin.

Since Gao Lan wasn't wearing a police uniform, he subconsciously assumed she was just an ordinary woman, which only fueled his recklessness.

Gao Lan shot Zhang Feiyang a look of utter disgust, strode quickly over to Zhao Qiang, grabbed his hand, and prepared to leave.

Naturally, Zhang Feiyang had no intention of letting her go so easily. He lunged forward in a single stride, blocking their path: "How could I possibly let a woman with such a smoking-hot figure just walk away like this?"

Gao Lan glared fiercely and demanded, "What do you think you're doing?"

Zhang Feiyang chuckled lewdly, "Since we ran into each other, it's destiny! Why don't we all hang out and have some fun?"

Gao Lan snorted coldly and replied without a hint of warmth, "Are you even worthy?"

Watching Zhang Feiyang deflate, Zhao Qiang couldn't help laughing as he said, "Young Master Zhang, it seems my girlfriend isn't very fond of you."

Zhang Feiyang stared at Zhao Qiang with burning fury, consumed by jealousy and resentment.

This stunning beauty was actually involved with Zhao Qiang, and their relationship seemed quite close, yet she treated him with such freezing coldness and aversion. Her icy attitude made him feel utterly humiliated, driving him to the verge of madness.

"Zhao Qiang, your luck with women is truly remarkable!"

Zhang Feiyang ground his teeth, his expression twisted as if he wanted to tear Zhao Qiang apart alive.

The corners of Zhao Qiang's mouth curved upward into a triumphant smirk as he retorted, "Better than yours, at least."