Chapter 2572: 2573: Enemies on a Narrow Road

Chapter 2572: Chapter 2573: Enemies on a Narrow Road

The expression on the man in black’s assistant’s face changed abruptly.

The pain coming from his wrist made his face incredibly unnatural, even twisted.

“Still won’t let go?”

The man in black’s assistant tried hard to steady his emotions and said calmly:

“With your skills, you’re trying to show off in front of me? Too naïve.”

“Hah…”

Lin Yi let out a cold laugh, and without saying more, he tightened his grip.

Finally, the assistant’s expression broke, gradually twisting in agony!

He didn’t want to let go, but Lin Yi’s strength was overwhelming. His hand turned pale, losing its blood flow, completely disobedient.

Swoosh!

The moment he released He Yuanyuan’s wrist, Lin Yi kicked him in the chest!

But Lin Yi still held his hand firmly, making him drop straight to his knees and spit out a mouthful of blood, coughing continuously.

“Already giving in? Not so cocky now?”

“You son of a…”

Swoosh!

Another kick struck him, but this time Lin Yi didn’t hold him back. The man was sent flying, landing coincidentally where the dead dog lay!

Clutching his chest, he rolled on the ground and couldn’t get up.

“Dad!”

At this moment, the boy screamed, running toward the direction behind him.

The crowd saw two middle-aged men and a middle-aged woman walking out of a store nearby.

Qin Han and the others exchanged glances, a flicker of surprise in their eyes, because they recognized one of the men.

It was Li Qidong—the owner of Henglong Plaza!

Li Qidong appearing here was something Lin Yi hadn’t anticipated either.

If nothing else, the middle-aged couple beside him should be the boy’s parents.

Given these circumstances, it was easy to understand how he brought the dog here.

At the same time, Li Qidong also caught sight of Lin Yi, his face turning slightly unnatural.

“Dad, that man killed my dog and beat up your assistant! Hurry up and get someone to teach them a lesson!”

The boy spoke with tears streaming down his face, as if he’d suffered an immense grievance.

“Did he touch you?” the middle-aged woman asked.

“They hit me! Look at the slap mark on my face!”

The couple turned to look, and sure enough, there was a slap mark. Their expressions changed instantly as they walked toward Lin Yi.

“That man looks somewhat familiar,” He Yuanyuan muttered.

“You know him?”

“Don’t jump to conclusions; let me think.”

He Yuanyuan frowned in thought. A few seconds later, her eyes lit up.

“He’s the chairman of Yisheng Group, named Zhao Rongyi or something.”

“Is it the Yisheng Group that competed against us for the project?” Gao Zongyuan asked.

“Yes, that’s them.”

“Hah…”

Lin Yi chuckled lightly, “What a small world. Such enemies even bump into me here.”

As Zhao Rongyi approached Lin Yi, he glanced at He Yuanyuan, as if finding her familiar too.

But at this moment, Li Qidong stepped ahead of him and proactively grabbed Lin Yi’s hand.

“Director Lin! Long time no see. Didn’t expect to meet you here.”

After such an unpleasant incident, Li Qidong, owner of Henglong Plaza, didn’t want the matter escalated any further. He hoped to resolve things peacefully.

What he hadn’t grasped was the depth of the situation.

“Director Li? You know each other?” Zhao Rongyi whispered.

Li Qidong nodded, leaning closer to Zhao Rongyi to whisper a few words.

Soon, the way Zhao Rongyi looked at Lin Yi shifted.

In addition to anger, there was now mockery—in the manner a victor looks down upon a defeated foe.

“So it turns out you’re Director Lin of Lingyun Group. A pleasure, a pleasure.”

Then, Zhao Rongyi turned toward Ji Qingyan. “This lovely lady must be President Ji of Chaoyang Group, right?”

Ji Qingyan gave a slight nod as a greeting, but her expression was icy cold.

“No need for polite speeches. Your son brought a dog here and frightened my wife. Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?”

“I’m truly sorry about that. But if you want me to answer for it, I’m afraid I don’t have any explanation for you,” Zhao Rongyi replied.

“President Zhao allowed dogs here, didn’t he? That means we’ve done nothing wrong. But you, Director Lin, your wife’s pregnant and yet you don’t watch her properly. That’s a bit irresponsible, isn’t it? If she miscarries, it’s minor. But if mother and child both perish, wouldn’t that be tragic?”

“Watch your damn mouth!”

The hot-tempered Qin Han stepped forward. “Do you think having connections lets you act high and mighty here in Zhong Hai? Do you even know whose territory this is?”

Zhao Rongyi shrugged, “Sorry, I really don’t. Perhaps you can educate me.”

Li Qidong trembled, utterly shocked at how bold Zhao Rongyi was.

Zhong Hai’s influence meant that just one stomp from Lin Yi could make the ground shake twice. Yet Zhao Rongyi dared to speak this way. He clearly didn’t take anyone’s authority seriously!

“Given your Yisheng Group’s scale, it’s disappointing that you speak like a hooligan. Makes me wonder how you even managed to become chairman,” Lin Yi said indifferently.

“I’ve always been straightforward, saying what’s on my mind,” Zhao Rongyi replied.

“But now, you’ve hit my son. I’ve been meaning to have a real talk with you.”

“Hah…”

Lin Yi laughed as if hearing a joke.

“Let me tell you honestly, not just your son—I’d dare to strike even you. What’s left for us to talk about? Booking your hospital room?”

“Dare lay a hand on me? You’ve got some nerve,” Zhao Rongyi sneered.

“Do you think this is still the old Zhong Hai where you could have your way? Times have changed. Best to keep your head down, or you won’t even know what hit you…”

Smack!

Lin Yi raised his hand and slapped Zhao Rongyi hard across his face.

“I, Lin Yi, never keep my head down. Qi Daodong’s son—I dared to slap him. Who the hell do you think you are?”

Zhao Rongyi was dumbfounded. Never had he imagined Lin Yi would truly resort to violence.

Such behavior defied adult expectations.

“You—you actually hit me!”

“Asking such questions reveals your lack of capability.”

Lin Yi grabbed Zhao Rongyi by the hair and smashed his head against a nearby pillar.

“I don’t care who’s backing you. Just remember one thing: Zhong Hai is my territory. No matter how powerful you think you are, keep it low-key here. Don’t consider yourself anything special.”

“You—you…”

Zhao Rongyi’s face turned red as he gasped heavily.

Being restrained by Lin Yi made speaking difficult.

“If you’re really capable, continue your arrogance. The bidding process is just days away. Exhaust yourselves, but you won’t win the project. Let’s see how smug you are then!”

“Then let’s see whose bid comes out on top.”

Lin Yi’s lips curved into a smile:

“Remember my words—this place is my territory, not your playground.”

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