Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 743 - 741: A Dog’s Life

”Zhang Jian (also known as Li Jian—was an orphan and, like all the children in the orphanage who didnʼt know their origins, took on the surname of Grandma Li. However, after ʼmarryingʼ into the Zhang family, he changed his surname to Zhang. Today, to play the emotional card with Li Ningxue, he reverted to calling himself Li Jian)! How long are you going to keep lying to Zhang Lin?”

The old man couldnʼt hold back any longer, slamming the table and shouting. He had known about Zhang Jianʼs past misdeeds but had kept them hidden to protect his naive daughter.

Now, he deeply regretted it.

If he had told her everything earlier and let her break up with this scoundrel, even if it would have hurt her, it would have been better than the current situation where the entire family might have been dragged down.

Zhang Jianʼs heart skipped a beat, but he still feigned ignorance. ”Dad, what do you mean?”

”What do I mean? Do you think I donʼt know about all the things youʼve done?”

The old man sneered and began to recount every single misdeed Zhang Jian had committed after marrying Zhang Lin.

With each revelation, Zhang Linʼs face grew paler. She had never imagined that her seemingly loving husband had betrayed her in so many ways.

Zhang Jian, on the other hand, grew more and more alarmed. He had thought his actions were well-hidden, but it turned out the old man knew everything.

After listing Zhang Jianʼs crimes, the old man concluded, ”I kept it all from Zhang Lin to spare her pain. I even tolerated you using my name to bully others. But you shouldnʼt have crossed someone even I canʼt afford to mess with. So, even if it hurts my daughter, I wonʼt cover for you anymore!”

”Someone you canʼt mess with?” Zhang Jianʼs heart raced. He assumed the old man was referring to Li Ningxue. It made sense—he had hit an ordinary employee, but his real target had been her lover.

Li Ningxue would surely figure that out and use this incident to retaliate.

After all, he hadnʼt hit the man directly, so she wouldnʼt have to worry about exposing their relationship.

The more Zhang Jian thought about it, the more he hated Li Ningxue—though fear was the dominant emotion. If even his high-ranking father-in-law couldnʼt handle her, what chance did he have?

But Zhang Jian wasnʼt about to sit back and wait for disaster. He turned to the old man and said, ”Dad, you have to help me this time. Let me go abroad to lay low!”

”Impossible!” The old man shook his head firmly.

Not only did he not dare to cross the legendary ”King of the Southeast,” but even if that werenʼt the case, he had already decided not to shield Zhang Jian any longer after revealing everything to his daughter.

Seeing the old manʼs refusal, Zhang Jian turned to Zhang Lin, but she remained silent, clearly too disappointed in him to speak up.

At this, Zhang Jianʼs expression turned vicious. ”If thatʼs how it is, then donʼt blame me for what happens next!”

”What are you planning?” The old man felt a pang of fear at the animalistic glint in Zhang Jianʼs eyes.

”Nothing much,” Zhang Jian sneered. ”Just taking a few photos of you and your daughter. If you wonʼt help me, Iʼll release them to the public. Letʼs all go down together. Iʼm sure the news of a provincial governor and his daughter in an incestuous relationship will be quite popular!” With that, he slowly advanced toward Zhang Lin.

Though he was nothing in front of Ye Fei, dealing with an old man and a woman was well within his capabilities.

”Youʼre despicable!” Zhang Lin spat, her voice filled with pain. She had held onto some hope for him, even planning to wait for him if he went to prison.

But now, she realized he was worse than an animal. At this moment, she even wished for death.

The old man was equally devastated.

If he gave in, he would face the wrath of that powerful figure tomorrow. If he didnʼt, his and his daughterʼs lives would be ruined.

He deeply regretted sending his security personnel to the periphery for peace, never expecting the threat would come from within. And Zhang Jian, having made up his mind, wouldnʼt give him time to call for help.

Just as both father and daughter were on the verge of despair, a figure suddenly appeared in the hall. He grabbed Zhang Jian by the collar and tossed him aside, then turned to the old man and asked, ”Governor Zhang, are you alright?”

Governor Zhang, as a seasoned official, had seen many things. Though the man had appeared out of nowhere, he remained calm and politely replied, ”Iʼm fine. May I ask who you are?”

”Iʼm hardly a hero,” the man said with a smile.

”Iʼm just an ordinary member of the Lingyun Society.”

”What?” The old man was startled.

”Did Chairman Ye send you? What does he plan to do with us?”

”As I said, Iʼm just an ordinary member. I wouldnʼt know the chairmanʼs thoughts,” the man replied, still smiling.

”But our chairman is a fair man. He likely wonʼt hold you accountable, Governor Zhang. I suggest you hurry and bring that man to him. Showing a clear stance will be in your best interest.”

”Yes, yes! Iʼll leave immediately and head to Wanghai tonight,” Governor Zhang agreed without hesitation.

As he watched the man disappear as suddenly as he had appeared, he was filled with awe and relief.

Thank goodness he hadnʼt chosen to oppose them.

If even an ordinary member had such abilities, the true strength of the Lingyun Society was far beyond his imagination.

The man had used some technique to render Zhang Jian immobile after throwing him into the corner. Governor Zhang didnʼt bother with him, instead calling two trusted aides to carry Zhang Jian. He and his daughter then set off for Wanghai that very night.

Meanwhile, Ye Fei was unaware of the events unfolding in Wanghai. He didnʼt know that Zhang Jian, that dog-like man, had once again betrayed his master—though, to be fair, that was an insult to dogs, as even they are loyal, unlike Zhang Jian, who had betrayed his master repeatedly.

After thoroughly satisfying Li Ningxue and Ye Zhilin and watching them fall into a deep sleep, Ye Fei slipped out of the room. He visited Shui Ying, Chen Yourong, Tang Yu, Tang Xin, and Miao Chan, surprising and satisfying each of them in turn.

Then, before dawn broke, he returned to his original room, holding the two women as he drifted off to sleep.

It felt like he had barely closed his eyes when the ringing of a phone startled him awake. But it wasnʼt his phone—it was Li Ningxueʼs.