049. Exactly Who Is Threatening Whom

Luo Chenglong was slightly startled, finding himself momentarily at a loss for words. Earlier, he had imagined various scenarios for their meeting. Perhaps Lin Shan would act arrogantly and unconcerned, feeling emboldened because he had already taken Luo Bing’s virginity.

He had also considered that Lin Shan might be trembling with fear, begging for his forgiveness.

What he never expected was that Lin Shan would be this calm, acting as if nothing had happened at all.

After finishing his sentence, Lin Shan casually seated himself opposite Luo Chenglong, leaning back slightly with an air of complete ease and zero pressure.

In truth, Lin Shan had no reason to feel pressured. Luo Chenglong certainly held some power, but the current Lin Shan was not afraid of whatever Luo Chenglong might try to pull. They could negotiate if terms were reasonable, but if anyone dared to treat him with hostility, he was far from a pushover.

A flash of light crossed Luo Chenglong’s eyes as he spoke, "Lin Shan, I want to thank you regarding the matter with Sheng Teng. That little bastard kept things hidden so well that even I failed to notice. As for your revenge plan, Luo Bing has already filled me in, and I completely agree with it. In about half a week, Sheng Teng is hosting a banquet inviting many business partners, during which he plans to announce my capital injection. However, I will not let him have his way."

Lin Shan shrugged and said, "It's nothing. Luo Bing is my junior from school, and I simply couldn't stand watching her get wronged. But I certainly didn't expect all these subsequent events to unfold..."

At this point, a hint of awkwardness crossed Lin Shan's face, given that the girl's father was sitting right in front of him.

Luo Chenglong maintained his composure well, replying calmly, "After these events transpired, I did some self-reflection. Perhaps I had been too strict in my parenting before. You two are young, and occasional impulses are inevitable. But once the impulse passes, one must ultimately return to reason."

Lin Shan nodded silently, thinking to himself that this ready-made father-in-law was quite rational indeed.

Luo Chenglong continued, "However, Lin Shan, I don't mean to belittle you, but the environments you two grew up in are worlds apart. A momentary impulse is fine, but moving forward, I hope you won't have any further contact with her."

A ripple went through Lin Shan's heart, and he thought, *Here it comes.*

Following the routine typical of television dramas he had watched before, shouldn't Luo Chenglong now pull out a checkbook and say, "Take this money and stay away from my daughter"?

In all honesty, as for deep romantic feelings toward Luo Bing, Lin Shan didn't harbor many; there was some sympathy, of course.

Beyond that, it was simply the most instinctive desire of a man toward a beautiful woman.

Yet, he could not completely cut ties right now, because Luo Bing had triggered the Two Realms Messenger, and continuing to increase his intimacy with Luo Bing brought him tangible benefits.

Therefore, hearing this, Lin Shan did not reply immediately. After pondering for a good while, he said, "President Luo, I feel that... this ultimately depends on Luo Bing's wishes. She is already an adult, and you should respect her opinion."

As soon as these words were spoken, Luo Chenglong’s gaze instantly sharpened as he fixed his eyes on Lin Shan.

However, Lin Shan showed no fear, meeting Luo Chenglong's gaze directly.

Luo Chenglong spoke slowly, "I have checked your background. Over these past few days, you somehow managed to acquire certain goods from various places and have indeed made some money. But you might not necessarily be able to hold onto that wealth."

Lazily rising to his feet, Lin Shan said, "President Luo, I simply feel that since you even approved of trash like Sheng Teng dating Luo Bing, there should be absolutely no problem with me either. If Luo Bing says she never wants to see me again, I will leave immediately. But... if she wants to see me, no one can stop it..."

Clenching his fists tightly, Luo Chenglong said, "Lin Shan, are you threatening me?"

Lin Shan chuckled softly. "President Luo, 'threat' is too strong a word... Luo Bing deserves that much freedom. If there is nothing else, I'll be taking my leave."

With that, Lin Shan turned as if to walk away. But at that exact moment, the bodyguard in the black suit, who had been standing quietly behind Lin Shan, suddenly made a move, thrusting his right hand straight toward Lin Shan's shoulder.

A cold smile crossed Lin Shan's face. With a reverse motion of his hand, he grabbed the man's wrist and violently twisted it!

"Ah!"

A miserable scream escaped the man's lips, echoing through the spacious office for a long time.

Luo Chenglong's expression shifted drastically as he rose from his chair; he could no longer remain calm.

This bodyguard was no ordinary person. He had a military background, having served as a scout, had taken lives before, and was well-versed in combat arts. Yet, he was subdued by Lin Shan in a single move?

*What is going on? This kid has been an ordinary person all his life, how could he possibly possess such martial prowess?*

Luo Chenglong had thought he understood Lin Shan thoroughly, never imagining that things like passages between two realms could exist in this world.

Lin Shan gazed coldly at Luo Chenglong. The bodyguard's screams had not ceased because Lin Shan was still exerting force, and it wouldn't be long before his right hand was completely broken.

Hastily, Luo Chenglong intervened, "Lin Shan, my subordinate lacks manners. I hope you can show me some respect and let him go. I apologize to you on his behalf."

Seeing Luo Chenglong back down, Lin Shan finally released the bodyguard.

With a look of lingering fear, the man clutched his hand and backed away repeatedly.

"If a subordinate doesn't listen, he deserves a proper lesson. President Luo, I'll spare you any more lectures. Farewell."

Waving his hand casually, Lin Shan turned and walked away.

Luo Chenglong stared at Lin Shan's retreating figure in silence for a long time, while the bodyguard kept gasping in pain. After a moment, Luo Chenglong asked, "Old Five, how was this kid's skill?"

The bodyguard, known as "Old Five," wore a grave expression as he replied, "President Luo, this man is definitely an experienced practitioner of martial arts; I cannot be mistaken... If you ask me, it's best not to provoke him. I could feel that during that move just now, he could have completely crippled me, but he held back."

Even Luo Chenglong couldn't help being shaken, offering a bitter smile. "Well, this is wonderful. I originally wanted to give him a show of force, but instead, he gave *us* a show of force. Just when and where did this kid learn such skills? Could he have some powerful master backing him?"

Luo Chenglong racked his brains without finding an answer. If Lin Shan truly had a powerful master behind him, how could he have been so pathetic, letting himself be bullied by Sheng Teng to such an extent?

...

Lin Shan strode out of the building and headed straight for the hospital.

Lin Jiabao's condition had visibly improved day by day. Despite undergoing chemotherapy, his spirit was remarkably high. When Lin Shan entered the ward, his father was chatting cheerfully with the occupant of the next bed.

Seeing Lin Shan walk in, Lin Jiabao motioned for him to sit down and suddenly said, "A-Shan, Dr. Liu didn't seem very happy today."

Speak of the devil, Liu Ying walked in through the door wearing her white lab coat. Her expression was somewhat gloomy, but the instant she laid eyes on Lin Shan, a smile bloomed across her face.

"You're here."

Nodding with a smile, Lin Shan said, "My dad told me you seemed to be in a bad mood today."

Liu Ying pouted slightly and said, "The list for professional title promotions came out, and as expected, I wasn't on it."

Lin Shan chuckled softly. "He won't be smug for much longer."

Both of them knew full well that once the relevant authorities were fully prepared, Hua Xiong would be finished—he was merely an autumn grasshopper nearing the end of his days.

"Liu Ying, the list has been posted publicly. Hehe, congratulate me!"

At that moment, Ruan Yan suddenly appeared at the doorway, flashing a mischievous grin as she spoke to Liu Ying.