The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2973 A Visit?

The War God's Mansion, Zhou Family Compound.

Zhou Daocang stared intently at the chessboard. After a long while, he threw the chess piece back into the cup and said with a wry smile, "Father, I've lost."

Zhou Tianlin, dressed in brocade robes, sat opposite Zhou Daocang, his sharp eyes fixed on Zhou Daocang.

"You lost the game because you were distracted. What were you thinking about?"

Zhou Daocang hesitated for a moment before frankly saying, "I'm thinking about Lin Chen."

Zhou Tianlin's expression turned slightly cold. He tossed the chess piece into the cup and said calmly, "You should rein in your temper."

Zhou Daocang's expression tightened slightly: "The Zhou family has been disgraced because of me, and I just want to erase this stain."

Zhou Tianlin frowned slightly: "One must think things through carefully before acting, and not be reckless. He is a meritorious person valued by the Palace Master, a promising young talent. You asked the Zhao family to deal with him, but have you ever thought about how to deal with failure?"

Zhou Daocang replied without hesitation: "The Zhao family's claim is far-fetched. I had no such intention. This matter was the Zhao family's own idea and has nothing to do with me or the Zhou family."

Zhou Tianlin snorted coldly: "Yes, you can indeed sever ties with the Zhao family, and the Zhao family can only suffer in silence. But have you considered what other forces that want to attach themselves to the Zhao family will think after this matter gets out?"

Zhou Daocang's expression changed slightly. He was an extremely intelligent person, and Zhou Tianlin's reminder made him realize the situation instantly.

You say the Zhao family acted unilaterally without your authorization? Do you think other forces would believe that?
Without your authorization or promise, why would the Zhao family murder a meritorious official favored by the Palace Master?

How full were they?

You were the one who was humiliated, and you secretly assigned the Zhao family to handle this matter. Now that things have gone wrong, you've kicked the Zhao family aside. Will we suffer a similar fate if we help your Zhou family in the future?

In that case, who would dare to wholeheartedly serve the Zhou family?
Zhou Daocang's face paled slightly, and he bowed his head to apologize: "Father, it was my oversight that caused trouble for the family. Please punish me!"

Zhou Tianlin said calmly, "This should serve as a warning. You've had it all too easy, your life has been too smooth, you can't handle the slightest setback..."

Zhou Daocang asked in a low voice, "Does Mother know about this too?"

Zhou Tianlin frowned and said in a low voice, "She naturally knows... The Zhao family has always wanted to rely on our Zhou family, but for some reasons, the Zhou family is not too keen on accepting them. If they succeed, we will give them some incentives; if they fail, we will abandon them and give them some compensation later, and that will be the end of the matter."

Zhou Daocang said in a low voice, "Lin Chen can command fifty great demons. If he escapes the scheme and learns from the Zhao family that I was behind it, will he come looking for trouble?"

Zhou Tianlin sneered, "He thinks too highly of himself. He dares to cause trouble at the Zhou family. Who does he think he is?" Zhou Daocang breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak when footsteps came from outside the door, followed by the voice of the mansion's steward.

"Seventh Young Master, a guest has come to visit in the front courtyard. The Eldest Young Master requests your presence."

Zhou Daocang turned his head: "What guest?"

The butler replied, "The guest says his surname is Lin."

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Zhou Daocang's expression changed slightly: "Is his name Lin Chen?"

The butler replied, "As I was leaving, I overheard it mentioned again, it was this person..."

Zhou Daocang's expression changed drastically. He turned to look at his father, his eyes filled with unease: "He actually came to our door?"

Zhou Tianlin's expression turned serious: "I'll go with you."

Zhou Tianlin stood up first and walked towards the door. After taking a few steps, he said again, "You'd better keep quiet later. You can't admit to anything related to the Zhao family!"

"Yes, father!"

Zhou Tianlin led Zhou Daocang to the front yard and into the living room, where they saw Lin Chen and a stunningly beautiful young woman sitting in the living room, drinking tea and chatting with Zhou Daoyuan, the eldest son of the Zhou family, who was sitting in the main seat.

Zhou Daocang looked puzzled. Hmm, what's going on?

Shouldn't they be on the verge of conflict? Why are they chatting so happily?
The entry of the Zhou father and son startled everyone in the room, and all eyes turned to them. Lin Chen and Zhou Daocang's gazes immediately met in mid-air.

Lin Chen's gaze was calm, even carrying a hint of a smile, which made Zhou Daocang even more confused.

How is this going?

Zhou Daoyuan, seated in the main seat, glanced at Zhou Daocang and smiled, "Seventh Brother, Fellow Daoist Lin has come specifically to visit you..."

Zhou Daocang was filled with doubt and surprise. He cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, it's been a long time. I was overjoyed to hear that you have made great contributions on the front line. I knew you were extraordinary the day we met, and now it has been proven true."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "You flatter me. Young Master Zhou, you were able to praise me without batting an eye when you saw me here. Your composure is truly admirable!"

(End of this chapter)