Lin Chen lifted his foot and kicked, sending Liang Zhu flying several meters away.

"Bang!..."

Liang Zhu crashed into the table behind him, blood streaming from his forehead as he lay on the ground in a sorry state.

"Zhuzi!"

At this moment, the head of the Liang Family, Liang Haoming, arrived with a team of bodyguards, just in time to see Liang Zhu sprawled out like a dead dog.

"Who dares to hurt my son!" Liang Haoming angrily scanned the crowd.

"Father! It was him, he's the one who hit me!" Liang Zhu, with a face twisted in rage, pointed at Lin Chen, crying and shouting.

Liang Haoming frowned slightly, glanced at Liang Zhu, and scolded, "Look at you, so useless! The Liang Family can make others bleed and cry, but never ourselves!"

He withdrew his gaze and fixed it on Lin Chen, waving his hand, "Surround them!"

Upon Liang Haoming's command, the Liang Family bodyguards immediately encircled Lin Chen and Murong Qingcheng.

Liang Haoming's eyes fell on Long Mengyu, and he offered a flattering smile, "Miss Long San, we had an agreement beforehand. If you've suddenly changed your mind, you should at least give me a reason."

Though he was furious inside, he dared not offend the third Miss of the Long Family and sought to understand the reason first.

Long Mengyu smiled gently and looked at Liang Haoming, "Although I don't need to give you a reason, since this connection was initiated by your Liang Family, I'll point you in the right direction."

"If you want to save your Liang Family, have your son kneel and apologize to Mr. Lin immediately. If Mr. Lin doesn't forgive him, he must kneel until he dies."

"Prepare a generous gift and visit the Lin Family to apologize. No matter what demands the Lin Family makes, you must agree to them all!"

The Liang Family had offered many good things to the Long Family, and her words were a lifeline for them.

If the Liang Family complied, they could not only survive but also have the chance to align with Lin Chen, a powerful ally!

Hearing this, Liang Haoming's face darkened like the bottom of a pot. If he followed Long Mengyu's advice, the Liang Family would become a laughingstock in Jiang City.

He dared not vent his anger on Long Mengyu, so he glared at Lin Chen instead.

"Hmph! Lin Family brat, considering our past relations, if you kneel before my son and beg for his forgiveness, I might spare your life."

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Lin Chen chuckled softly and looked at Liang Haoming, "Liang Haoming, I remember six years ago you lost a land dispute with our Lin Family, and you were so upset you muttered something sarcastic, only to get slapped twice by my father."

He touched his nose and continued, "If I recall correctly, that very night you came to apologize and begged my father not to mention your visit."

Upon hearing this, Liang Haoming's face changed dramatically, turning from pale to flushed.

That incident was a lifelong humiliation for him. Getting slapped twice was embarrassing enough, and now Lin Chen had exposed his secret apology.

Liang Haoming was furious, shouting, "Brat, what nonsense are you spouting!"

"What are you standing there for! I didn't raise you to be useless! Beat him, slap his mouth!"

"Do you think you can touch my husband without asking me first!"

Gu Ruohan shouted explosively, leaving an afterimage as she moved. In the next moment, two bodyguards in front were sent flying backward.

"Poof! Poof!"

The two bodyguards spat out blood in succession and immediately lost consciousness.

The other bodyguards dared not move, not only refraining from action but also retreating several steps.

Although the Liang Family's bodyguards were exceptional, they were no match for the Northern Border War God, and they dared not challenge her.

Liang Haoming finally noticed Gu Ruohan. He had heard about the Lin Family's Spirit Hall incident and knew it wouldn't be easy to make Gu Ruohan back down.

Before he could speak, Long Mengyu shouted angrily, "Liang Haoming! You dare to attack Mr. Lin, are you courting death?"

She had already done her utmost for the Liang Family, but if Liang Haoming insisted on seeking death, she wouldn't hold back!

Hearing Long Mengyu's words, Liang Haoming hesitated. Was he really going to fall out with Long Mengyu here?

But that was the Long Family from the capital... Even in Jiang City, where the Liang Family didn't fear the Long Family's influence, they would suffer significant losses.

Yet, if they backed down now, where would the Liang Family's face go?

While Liang Haoming hesitated, Liang Zhu roared at Long Mengyu, "Miss Long San! Are you sure you want to protect this waste?"

"He's just a waste who spent five years in prison. Are you sure you want to oppose the entire Jiang City aristocracy for him?"

If it were just the Liang Family, perhaps the Long Family would extend a helping hand to the Lin Family out of gratitude, but if it meant opposing the entire Jiang City aristocracy, the Long Family would have to reconsider.

Great families value gratitude, but they value interests even more, and the relationships between great families are not as simple as they appear.

Liang Zhu sneered viciously, looking at Murong Qingcheng with madness, "And you, Murong Qingcheng! Are you blind to fall for such a criminal!"

Why? Lin Chen was no longer the young master of the Lin Family, just a criminal who spent five years in prison. Why did everyone treat him like a treasure?

His goddess, Murong Qingcheng, wanted to marry Lin Chen, the Northern Border War God, Gu Ruohan, also wanted to marry Lin Chen, and now even the third Miss of the Long Family wanted to protect him.

Why was it always Lin Chen? After five years in prison, why was everything about him again?

"Dare to insult my benefactor, Long Mengyu!" Long Mengyu's chest heaved with anger as she glared at Liang Zhu, "You're courting death!"

Liang Haoming glanced at Liang Zhu. If the Liang Family admitted defeat today, no one would fear them in the future!

The Long Family was not to be trifled with, but neither was the Liang Family!

"Miss Long San, since you've made your choice, we have nothing more to discuss."

He said this coldly, his gaze fixed on Lin Chen, "Today, I'll deal with this waste! Anyone who stops me is an enemy of the Liang Family!"

Seeing his father's resolve, Liang Zhu was overjoyed. Once his father decided to act, Lin Chen was doomed.

Even if the Long Family stood up, even if the Northern Border War God was in the way, this was Jiang City, and they couldn't protect Lin Chen!

"Haha!... Lin Chen, today you've brought this upon yourself, not even the King of Heaven can save you!"

Liang Zhu laughed wildly, looking at Murong Qingcheng with a sinister grin, "Qingcheng, this brat is doomed. If you obediently become my pet, I can let bygones be bygones!"

The Liang Family was determined to act against Lin Chen, even at the cost of opposing the Long Family. Anyone could see the Liang Family's determination.

Standing at the back, Liu Ruyan frowned slightly. Though she was proud, she understood that these three women surpassed her in both figure and appearance.

Why was a criminal, just released from prison and abandoned by her, valued so highly by others?

Murong Qingcheng, Gu Ruohan, and even Ye Zining aside, why was the third Miss of the Long Family also protecting him?

Could it be that after five years in prison, he had become some extraordinary figure?

But how could that be possible? It was impossible!

No matter what, he wouldn't leave this banquet alive!

"This was the Liang Family's domain, after all. Even with the War God of the Northern Border shielding her, she would find it impossible to walk out of here alive."

This wasn't just Liu Ruyan's conviction; everyone present felt the exact same way. Even with the backing of both the Long Family and the Northern Border War God, there was absolutely no saving Lin Chen.

"With this War God here, I dare anyone to take a step forward!" Gu Ruohan stepped forward, her aura exploding, a terrifying pressure radiating in all directions.

Liang Haoming stepped back several paces, clenched his fists, steadied himself, and gritted his teeth, "Shoot! Kill them!"

At Liang Haoming's command, two bodyguards drew their pistols, aiming at Gu Ruohan.

No matter how skilled in martial arts, a gun was still feared—an unchanging truth!

"No matter how strong you are, I don't believe you can dodge bullets!" Liang Haoming sneered at Gu Ruohan.

"You dare!" Long Mengyu stepped forward, standing in front of Lin Chen.

She was the third Miss of the Long Family, and she didn't believe Liang Haoming would dare shoot her.

Facing the third Miss of the Long Family, Liang Haoming indeed didn't dare to shoot, but that didn't mean he wouldn't kill Lin Chen.

"Miss Long San, if you continue to interfere, don't blame me for being rude!" Liang Haoming snatched the gun from a bodyguard, coldly pointing it forward.

He wouldn't shoot Long Mengyu, but he could scare her, and if he could seize the opportunity to shoot Lin Chen, all the better.

At this moment, Lin Chen gently pulled Long Mengyu back, shaking his head slightly, "You should leave. I'll handle this."