C7 It Was Razed to the Ground!

Jiang Zhuo remained silent as he removed his gloves. The hired goons on the ground, despite their pain, managed to pick themselves up. Their eyes were wide with terror as they looked at Jiang Zhuo; they were utterly powerless against him. No matter their numbers, they stood no chance.

"Eh? Something's not right," the bandaged man in the wheelchair muttered, scanning the area with a look of bewilderment.

Zhong Zhiyong gave him a sidelong glance, his brow furrowed. "What's not right?"

"Director Zhong, this guy supposedly has a partner—a young man with impressive skills. He's the one who did this to me. But he's not here now," the bandaged man said, his voice tinged with uncertainty as he resumed his search for Xiaowu.

"Heh, maybe he got spooked by our show of force and didn't dare to show himself," Zhong Zhiyong said dismissively.

"Yo! You looking for me?"

Just then, a cheeky voice sounded from behind them. Zhong Zhiyong and the others spun around to see who it was.

A young man was approaching them, and following him was a middle-aged man in his fifties, exuding an air of natural authority.

"Boss Lin?!"

Zhong Zhiyong's face drained of color at the sight of the middle-aged man, and he stumbled forward to meet him. He hurried over to Lin Zhengtian and bowed deeply, saying reverently, "Boss Lin, what brings you here in person?"

Zhong Zhiyong was taken aback, feeling as if this couldn't be happening. He had just called the executives at Zhengtian Group for assistance, never expecting Lin Zhengtian, the chairman of Zhengtian Group, to arrive in person.

"Zhong Zhiyong?" Lin Zhengtian's eyebrows knitted together, a flicker of confusion in his eyes. As the head of Huanghuai Real Estate, which was part of Zhengtian Group's holdings, Zhong Zhiyong was certainly his subordinate, and Lin Zhengtian recognized him.

"Boss Lin, for such a trivial matter, how could we possibly trouble you to come all this way?" Zhong Zhiyong said, his face a picture of obsequiousness as he bowed and simpered.

"A small matter? How could this possibly be considered a small matter?"

Lin Zhengtian lifted his head, his gaze briefly meeting Jiang Zhuo's, his expression a mix of agitation and excitement as he countered.

Anything concerning Jiang Zhuo was far from trivial to him!

Jiang Zhuo was his lifesaver!

It's fair to say that without Jiang Zhuo, Lin Zhengtian wouldn't be where he is today.

Upon hearing that Jiang Zhuo had arrived in Jiangbei, he was eager to meet him.

Now, face to face with the man himself, Lin Zhengtian was overwhelmed with emotion.

"Uh..."

Zhu Zhiyong was utterly astonished, his body hunched over.

When had he ever been held in such high regard?

To receive such earnest attention from the CEO of Zhengtian Group?

Could it be that Lin Zhengtian had seen something special in him?

Zhu Zhiyong's heart raced with unexplained excitement as he fidgeted with his hands, "CEO Lin, what have I done to deserve such esteem from you?"

Hearing this, Lin Zhengtian's brow furrowed, puzzled by the comment.

"Zhu Zhiyong, what are you implying? And why have you brought so many people here?" Lin Zhengtian's eyes swept over the crowd, a sense of foreboding growing within him.

"CEO Lin, here's the thing. That scoundrel, he..."

Zhu Zhiyong stood tall, pointing confidently in Jiang Zhuo's direction.

Smack!

Before he could finish, his cheek was met with a stinging slap!

Zhu Zhiyong stood there dumbfounded, his cheek ablaze with pain, his eyes conveying a sense of injustice as he turned to Lin Zhengtian.

Lin Zhengtian's face was livid with rage as he demanded in a stern voice, "Who are you insulting?"

"That, that guy..." Zhu Zhiyong, still not understanding, pointed honestly at Jiang Zhuo.

Smack!

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Lin Zhengtian, thunderous with anger, delivered another forceful slap.

Zhu Zhiyong's head spun, and he crumpled to the ground, utterly bewildered by the turn of events.

"CEO Lin, could there be some mistake?" the man in the wheelchair asked, his voice faltering.

Lin Zhengtian exploded with fury, delivering a kick to Zhu Zhiyong's chest and bellowing, "You scoundrel! How dare you insult Mr. Chung? You've brought all these people here; don't tell me it was to target Mr. Chung!"

"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Chung?"

Zhu Zhiyong rolled on the ground twice, clutching his chest in severe pain, as an overwhelming sense of fear took hold of him!

Lin Zhengtian caught a glimpse of Jiang Zhuo and felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead. He hurriedly stepped forward, his voice filled with trepidation, "Mr. Chung, I am Lin Zhengtian. Do you still remember me?"

At this moment, everyone present was taken aback.

A tidal wave of shock swept through their minds.

The chairman of the prestigious Tian Group was treating this man with such deference?

Who exactly was this individual?

Jiang Zhuo stood with his hands behind his back, silently observing Lin Zhengtian.

The oppressive atmosphere weighed heavily on Lin Zhengtian, as if he were mired in a swamp, feeling utterly paralyzed and suffocated.

It took a full thirty seconds before Jiang Zhuo spoke in a nonchalant tone, "Lin Zhengtian, just as I was able to save you in the past, I can just as easily destroy you now! Let me warn you, don't get too ahead of yourself. Steer clear of matters that don't concern you, or you'll find there's no one who can save you!"

Lin Zhengtian shivered, his sweat pouring down like rain, sending chills down his spine and leaving his limbs icy cold.

With a voice quivering with anxiety, he replied, "Mr. Chung, I... I'm not sure I follow."

"You don't understand? Was the luxury villa project in West Cang Mountain initiated by your Tian Group?" Jiang Zhuo's voice was detached as he towered over Lin Zhengtian.

Lin Zhengtian swallowed nervously and explained, "There might be such a project, but I haven't been involved."

"So, you're saying you're unaware of it?" Jiang Zhuo narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing him.

"Mr. Chung, I truly have no knowledge of it. If there's an issue with the project, please enlighten me, and I will ensure immediate rectification!" Lin Zhengtian's expression was one of distress.

"Well then, since you claim ignorance, allow me to enlighten you on the 'good deeds' your subsidiary has been up to!"

Jiang Zhuo's voice was icy as he continued, "Splendid Real Estate Company is part of your Tian Group, isn't it? Are you aware that they're planning to raze to the ground the place I once called home, all for their own gain?"

"They even tried to run over my sister and several children. Their actions are abhorrent, and not even a thousand deaths would be too many!"

"What?!"

Lin Zhengtian's face drained of color as his heart pounded wildly, fear gripping him to his core.

Then, with fury blazing, he glared at Zhu Zhiyong sprawled on the ground, the loathing in his eyes bone-deep.

Zhu Zhiyong shook uncontrollably, his face ashen as he stammered out a terrified explanation, "Mr. Lin, you were the one who personally approved the upscale villa project in West Cang Mountain!"