C43 Who Do You Think You Are to dare Bully My Wife?

Upon arriving at Ann's Group, Lin Chen discovered that Ann Lan had already been taken home by Sun Lili.

Without lingering, he restarted the car and headed home.

An hour later, back at his house, Lin Chen activated his magical third eye to sweep over the premises.

"Hmm?"

"Why's the crazy lady asleep so early today?"

After seeing Ann Lan deep in slumber, Lin Chen checked on the baby in her womb.

Once he was sure that mother and child were both alright, he allowed himself to relax.

He had used the magical third eye quite a bit at the antique market that afternoon, leaving him rather exhausted.

After a quick wash, he collapsed onto the sofa and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

"Bang!"

The following morning, a muffled sound jolted him awake.

Lin Chen's eyes snapped open as he blurted out, "What the heck? Is it an earthquake?"

"Don't worry, crazy lady, I'm on my way to rescue you and the little one!"

Having lived in Kunlun Village, where minor tremors occurred every three days and major ones every seven, Lin Chen was particularly sensitive to earthquakes.

Ann Lan, dressed in a loose casual outfit, watched Lin Chen bolt upstairs with the speed of a rocket.

Her delicate face registered shock, then softened with a touch of emotion.

At a critical moment, he was still thinking of her and their daughter.

But her mood soured recalling how she had been cornered by the board of directors the previous day, her factory at stake.

And Lin Chen had been nowhere in sight.

"Eh, crazy lady, you were downstairs?"

"I had no idea who was responsible for that nasty shock. I thought we were having an earthquake."

Moments later, Lin Chen came back down, realizing the noise wasn't from an earthquake, and grumbled to himself.

"I made that noise!"

"Do you have a problem with that?"

Ann Lan asked icily.

"I... Of course not."

Lin Chen furrowed his brow, looking utterly baffled.

Why was the crazy lady so fiery this morning? Did she have a breakfast of dynamite?

And besides, I don't recall provoking her.

"If you're awake, get dressed quickly. We're going to grandpa's birthday celebration together!"

Ann Lan tossed a new set of clothes at Lin Chen, her voice laced with irritation.

"Grandpa's birthday celebration?"

"Are mom and dad also attending?"

"No way, it's my first time meeting my future in-laws. I can't skimp on the gift."

Upon hearing about Grandpa's birthday banquet, Lin Chen completely forgot about the two hundred million yuan he was supposed to give Ann Lan, not to mention the kiss he had in mind.

Even his expression betrayed a rare flicker of nervousness.

"Those are my parents, not ours!"

"Besides, my dad's busy taking care of my mom in the hospital, so he won't be able to make it."

"And don't worry about the birthday gift; I've got it covered."

Ann Lan explained everything to Lin Chen with a patience that was wearing thin.

She hadn't intended to attend Grandpa's birthday banquet at all.

Since their grandfather disappeared, the rest of the family, aside from Grandma, had always shown coldness towards the Ann family.

But her mother insisted she bring Lin Chen to meet Grandma, leaving Ann Lan with no choice.

"Crazy lady, just wait for me a moment."

Lin Chen was unaware of the Sun family's attitude towards the Ann family. He paused to think for a second before hurrying upstairs with his clothes.

After changing, he dashed into Ann Lan's study, grabbed a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and quickly sketched out a calligraphy painting.

"When we get to the Sun's, try to speak as little as possible."

"Once the birthday wishes are done, we can head back to the company."

On the drive over, Ann Lan kept reminding Lin Chen.

Soon, they arrived at the Sun family's ancestral home.

Lin Chen looked at the grand, old-world mansion with a puzzled expression.

If Grandpa's family was so wealthy, why hadn't they offered a helping hand when Ann's Group was teetering on the brink?

"Well, if it isn't Ann Lan?"

"Long time no see. How's the little bastard growing in there?"

While Lin Chen was lost in thought, a sneering voice broke the silence.

Following the sound, he saw a girl decked out in a flashy, sexy miniskirt.

Her heavily made-up face was fixed on Ann Lan with a look of derision.

At those words, Ann Lan's face tightened, and a flash of anger sparked in her eyes.

"Bastard?"

"You little tramp, I dare you to say that again!"

Sensing the turmoil in Ann Lan's emotions, Lin Chen's face darkened instantly.

"Lin Chen, let's not make a scene."

"Just bear with it for now."

Ann Lan bit her lip and whispered her plea, noticing the storm brewing in Lin Chen's expression.

The Suns were loathsome, yet they held considerable sway as a prominent family in A City.

Even at the height of Ann's Group's success, Ann Lan had never dared to cross the Suns.

But when Sun Xue heard Lin Chen's insult, her eyes blazed with fury.

She scoffed, "Oh, look at that, Sister Ann Lan. Your wild man here doesn't seem too pleased, does he?"

"It's astonishing, really. Who would have thought he could be so devoted to you?"

"And why not? After all, Sister Ann Lan, you're one of A City's four great beauties. Countless men have fallen for your charms over the years."

Without giving Ann Lan a chance to respond, Sun Xue beckoned to the young men and women in the yard to come and enjoy the drama.

"Brother-in-law, I'm curious. How does it feel to be a new dad?"

With her cousins now watching, Sun Xue's taunts grew bolder.

She smirked at Lin Chen, "Come a little closer, and I'll share the feeling with you."

Lin Chen replied, his face a mask of indifference.

"A little closer?"

"Is our brother-in-law feeling bashful?"

Confused, Sun Xue didn't ponder long and approached Lin Chen.

"Smack!"

As soon as Sun Xue was within reach, Lin Chen's hand cracked sharply across her face.

"You... you dare to strike me?"

Holding her stinging cheek, Sun Xue stared at Lin Chen in shock.

She could hardly believe that on the Sun family's turf, Lin Chen would dare such boldness!

"Weren't you asking about my feelings?"

"It's the sensation of soaring!"

Lin Chen shrugged nonchalantly, his reply dripping with contempt.

"To hell with flying!"

"I'll end you, you cur!"

Enraged and humiliated, Sun Xue's cheeks blanched.

As she braced herself to retaliate, a young man held her back.

He gave Lin Chen a piercing look and said icily, "For a cultivator to strike a defenseless girl, don't you think that's a bit excessive?"

Upon hearing those words, Lin Chen burst into laughter.

"Oh, so it's fine for you Sun folks to insult my wife and children?"

"But no one else is allowed to insult the Suns, is that it?"

He advanced two steps toward the young man, taunting him, "If you can't stand it, feel free to seek revenge on her behalf."

"But remember, you'll need the strength to back it up!"

Sun Qiang's complexion turned a sickly pale, his fists clenched tight, yet he didn't dare to act.

He couldn't gauge Lin Chen's true power, and recklessly attacking could very well end with him being pinned to the ground by this youngster.

"If you're too scared to act, then step aside!"

"Let this be a warning: anyone who dares to mess with my wife and children in the future will face my wrath without mercy!"

Lin Chen shot a warning glance at Sun Qiang, then turned his icy gaze to Sun Xue and the rest.

The chill in his eyes sent an unmistakable shiver down everyone's spine.