The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1086: Chapter 1085: Blockhead Zhou Renlin

”Um... Uh... I was just passing by here.” Zhou Renlin was momentarily at a loss for words and ended up blurting out such a laughable excuse.

”Who gave you the idea to target my family?” Su Changfeng asked coldly, suspecting that someone had advised Zhou Renlin, as he knew from their interactions that Zhou Renlin lacked the intelligence to devise such a plan.

”Zhou Ren Jie, it was Zhou Ren Jie who told me that you cared a lot about your family, so I... did this,” Zhou Renlin stammered.

Upon hearing Zhou Ren Jie’s name, a wicked smile appeared on Su Changfeng’s lips. Just as he’d expected, Zhou Ren Jie intended to use him as a sharp blade to remove the obstacle that Zhou Renlin posed.

”Do you understand why Zhou Ren Jie suddenly advised you to deal with me?” Su Changfeng asked.

Zhou Renlin was taken aback, foolishly shaking his head. He was clueless about why Zhou Ren Jie had offered advice and why Zhou Ren Jie would forgo such a great opportunity and give it to him.

”Because Zhou Ren Jie wants to use me to get rid of you,” Su Changfeng said plainly.

Despite Zhou Renlin’s evident stupidity, the meaning of these words was crystal clear, requiring no thought. Now he understood why Zhou Ren Jie would help him.

”So that’s it. I was wondering why he would speak for me in front of Grandpa, turns out he wanted to bring about my downfall,” Zhou Renlin said, enlightened.

Su Changfeng felt helpless inside; Zhou Renlin was remarkably dull-witted. Such simple logic required no thought at all, yet Zhou Renlin, upon hearing his direct explanation, finally understood.

”Enough, enough, I will spare your life today. Get as far away as you can, but I guarantee if you dare to have any ill intentions towards my family again, I’ll settle old scores and new ones together. By the way, tell Zhou Qifeng that I’ve happened to be free these days and plan to attend the Martial Arts tournament. After it concludes, if he doesn’t lead the entire Zhou family to kneel at Master Ye’s doorstep, the Zhou family will disappear from Beijing,” Su Changfeng said coldly.

Zhou Renlin hurriedly nodded in agreement and fled rapidly, almost as if his feet had been greased, sprinting away at stunning speed.

As he ran, Zhou Renlin didn’t harbor much resentment toward Su Changfeng; he instead attributed today’s humiliation and hatred to Zhou Ren Jie.

After jogging back to the Zhou family, Zhou Renlin relayed Su Changfeng’s words to Zhou Qifeng in a tactful manner. Upon hearing them, Zhou Qifeng furiously rose from his seat and beat Zhou Renlin with his cane.

And at this moment, Zhou Qifeng already harbored thoughts of killing Su Changfeng.

”That brat Su Changfeng, so arrogant that he even wants to destroy our Zhou family. Hmph! I will ensure he dies with no burial place,” Zhou Qifeng said through gritted teeth, then turned his gaze toward Zhou Ren Jie.

Zhou Ren Jie understood that the elder could no longer sit idly by. The situation had reached an intolerable point, and if action was not taken now, it would be indefensible. Hence, he needed to personally confront Su Changfeng.

”Grandpa, isn’t Su Changfeng planning to attend some Martial Arts tournament in Beijing? I’ll find a master to participate in the tournament and ensure he begs for mercy. Moreover, this Martial Arts tournament is a place where destiny rules, and wealth is dependent on fate. Everyone signs a life-and-death agreement. As long as Su Changfeng dares to sign, I can guarantee he dies on the stage,” Zhou Ren Jie said maliciously.

Hearing a way to ensure Su Changfeng dies without a burial place, Zhou Qifeng’s mood slightly calmed as he spoke, ”Ren Jie, I’ll leave this matter to you. Don’t let me down.”

Zhou Ren Jie smiled and said, ”Grandpa, rest assured, I will execute this perfectly. Those who undermine the Zhou family will pay a heavy price. Unlike certain useless garbage who only talk.”

Zhou Renlin knew these words targeted him, yet he didn’t get angry or argue with Zhou Ren Jie as usual, because at that moment, he lacked any standing to unleash his fury before Zhou Qifeng.

After the family meeting concluded and Zhou Qifeng departed, Zhou Renlin found Zhou Ren Jie and said through gritted teeth, ”Zhou Ren Jie, you’re indeed cunning, intending to use Su Changfeng’s hand to directly eliminate me. But you’re not as smart as you thought—I returned unharmed.”

Zhou Ren Jie looked at Zhou Renlin with disdain and said, ”Do you think I care about someone as useless as you?”

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Renlin couldn’t hold back and angrily approached Zhou Ren Jie, grabbing him by the throat.

”Zhou Ren Jie, do you believe if I exert force, you’ll simply die?” Zhou Renlin threatened coldly.

Zhou Ren Jie, unfazed, remained composed as he stared back at Zhou Renlin and said, ”Do you dare to kill me? Go ahead and try. If you harm me in any way, Grandpa will surely expel you from the Zhou family, as I’m now the trusted Zhou family member in Grandpa’s eyes, whereas you are nothing but a waste.”

These words infuriated Zhou Renlin further, yet he recognized their truth. Zhou Qifeng trusted Zhou Ren Jie heavily, viewing him as the backbone of the Zhou family. Were he to harm Zhou Ren Jie now, Zhou Qifeng would undoubtedly expel him, removing him from the family registry.

”Heh? Are you backing down now? Afraid that if you’re expelled from the Zhou family, you’d become a jobless vagabond?” Zhou Ren Jie taunted.

Overcome with anger, Zhou Renlin’s arms trembled, yet he maintained a sliver of rationality, ultimately releasing Zhou Ren Jie.

Zhou Ren Jie, increasingly arrogant, scoffed, ”Zhou Renlin has no skill and is utterly unworthy to contend with me.”

”Zhou Ren Jie, don’t celebrate too soon. It won’t be long until you suffer a bitter defeat at Su Changfeng’s hands. When that time arrives, let’s see if you’re still able to smile,” Zhou Renlin said.