He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

"Alright, let's work together!" Li Gangyi clenched his fist. "I believe we can definitely find evidence of Zhou Ran's crimes!"

Zhang Shumin also firmly supported him: "Brother, I will help you too. Let's put Zhou Ran in jail together!"

After discussing it, the three decided to divide the work. Zhang Beixing was responsible for thoroughly investigating Zhou Ran's background and whereabouts, Li Gangyi was responsible for contacting reliable people to assist, and Zhang Shumin was responsible for collecting information and clues about Zhou Ran online.

However, their actions did not escape Zhou Ran's notice. Soon, Zhou Ran learned that Zhang Beixing had not truly given up the investigation. He angrily confronted Wang Wenli: "Didn't you say Zhang Beixing had given up? Why is he still secretly investigating me?"

Wang Wenli trembled with fear: "President Zhou, I... I don't know either. I've already threatened him as you instructed, and he promised to give up. Maybe he only agreed on the surface, but is still up to something behind the scenes."

Zhou Ran glared at him fiercely: "Useless! You can't even handle this small matter! Immediately send someone to keep an eye on Jin Beixing and his team's every move. I need to know what they're up to!"

Wang Wenli quickly agreed, "Yes! Yes! Don't worry, Mr. Zhou, I will definitely handle it well."

A covert battle has begun. Zhang Beixing and his team cautiously conduct their investigation, fearing discovery by Zhou Ran's men. Meanwhile, Zhou Ran dispatches a large number of his subordinates to search for their whereabouts and clues.

Both sides were nervously waiting for the right moment to make their move...

Zhang Shumin clenched her fists, her eyes filled with anger. She glared at Zhou Wenli in front of her: "Why did you do this? I've never offended you!"

Zhou Wenli smirked: "Heh, do you think I'd tell you that?" He sneered, "I just want you to know that offending the Zhou family doesn't end well."

Zhang Shumin trembled with anger: "You've gone too far! I can't believe you would do such a thing!"

"Don't believe me? Fine." Zhou Wenli clapped his hands. "Look what this is?"

As he moved, several burly men approached. They carried clubs, knives, and other weapons, their eyes fierce and cruel. Zhang Shumin knew at a glance that they were there to cause trouble.

"What...what do you want to do?" Zhang Shumin asked in terror.

Zhou Wenli said coldly, "What are we doing? Of course, we're teaching you a lesson, you ignorant little brat! You dare to go against us? You think you can live?"

Zhang Shumin was burning with anger, but she knew she couldn't fight back now. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "I'm sorry, I don't want to cause trouble. But I won't shy away from it either. If you have any complaints or conflicts, please resolve them through legal channels."

Zhou Wenli burst into laughter: "Legal means? Do you think we'll give you that chance?" He brandished the weapon in his hand, "If you don't satisfy us today, we'll let you die right here!"

Zhang Shumin, pale-faced, charged forward without flinching. She knew she had to protect herself and her sister. She dodged the attacks while searching for an opportunity to retaliate. However, her strength was ultimately limited, and she was quickly knocked to the ground.

Suddenly, a figure rushed into the crowd. He grabbed Zhang Shumin and pulled her behind him, then punched Zhou Wenli. Zhou Wenli was knocked back a few steps by the punch, but he reacted immediately, slapping the figure back. The figure nimbly dodged, and Zhang Shumin took the opportunity to escape.

"Thank you for saving me." Zhang Shu looked at the figure gratefully. "But you are injured now, and we must leave here as soon as possible."

The figure nodded. "I know. But I must find evidence to prove Zhou Ran committed a crime." His voice was low and firm. "I cannot let justice be overshadowed by evil!"

Upon hearing those words, Zhang Shumin felt a surge of emotion and a deep trust in the person before her, convinced that he was a kind person. Although she didn't yet know his identity, she secretly resolved to be more cautious in her future actions to avoid bringing unnecessary risks to him.

In the dimly lit alley, Zhou Wenli's lips curled into a sinister smile, his gaze fixed on Zhang Shumin, his words laced with threat: "Little girl, listen to me carefully, don't dig any deeper into Zhou Ran's affairs. Otherwise, I won't show any mercy today!"

Zhang Shumin showed no fear, meeting his gaze directly: "Zhou Wenli, your threats won't scare me. I will never stop; I will expose Zhou Ran's evil deeds and make him receive the punishment he deserves!"

Zhou Wenli scoffed dismissively: "Hmph, who do you think you are? Trying to compete with the Zhou family? You're courting disaster!"

Zhang Shumin bit her lip tightly, displaying her stubbornness and unyielding spirit: "Even if it's truly courting death, I will never back down. I cannot stand by and watch people like Zhou Ran continue to harm society!"

"Harm to society?" Zhou Wenli thought he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "You really think you're a messenger of justice? This world is realistic and cruel. You have neither power nor influence. What can you change?"

Anger burned fiercely in Zhang Shumin's heart, but she knew that Zhou Wenli's words were not without reason. She tried to calm herself down: "Zhou Wenli, I really have no power or influence. But I firmly believe that justice will surely prevail over evil. As long as someone dares to uncover the truth, more people will stand up to support us."

A ruthless glint flashed in Zhou Wenli's eyes: "You think anyone will respond to you? That they can shake the foundation of the Zhou family? Don't dream!" He paused, then emphasized, "I'm giving you one last chance: abandon your investigation of Zhou Ran, or else..."

"Otherwise what?" Zhang Shumin said fearlessly. "Do you think your threats can make me submit? I will not only continue my investigation, but I will also find more evidence and bring the truth to light!"

Zhou Wenli was taken aback by Zhang Shumin's resolute attitude. He hadn't expected this young girl to be so determined. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Since you're so stubborn, then I'll grant your wish. But you must understand that many people in this world depend on the Zhou family for their livelihood. If you dare to lay a finger on us, I'll make sure you suffer a terrible death!"

Zhang Shumin's expression was resolute: "Zhou Wenli, your threats won't work on me. I'm prepared; even if it costs me my life, I won't give up. As long as someone dares to stand up, Zhou Ran will definitely be punished by law!" Looking into Zhang Shumin's determined eyes, Zhou Wenli felt a flicker of panic, but he quickly regained his composure: "Some things you can never change!" With that, he turned and disappeared into the dimly lit alley.

At this moment, Zhang Beixing gripped his phone tightly, his heart burning with rage. He couldn't bear to learn that his sister had been threatened. He forced himself to calm down, knowing that the most important thing right now was to find Zhou Ran and make him pay the price. He dialed Zhou Ran's number.

The call connected quickly, and Zhou Ran's voice came through: "Zhang Beixing? How did you get my number? What do you want?"

Zhang Beixing's voice was icy cold: "Zhou Ran, it's time to settle our score. You threatened my sister, and I'm going to make you pay for that."

Zhou Ran smiled dismissively: "Oh? You're saying I threatened your sister? Do you have any evidence?"

Zhang Beixing was furious: "My sister said it herself, how could it be false?"

Zhou Ran said nonchalantly, "So what if I said it myself? Who can prove that I did it? Don't make baseless accusations."

Zhang Beixing was even more furious: "Zhou Ran, do you think you can escape the punishment of the law? I will never let you go! I will definitely find evidence to make you pay the price!"

Zhou Ran burst into laughter: "Zhang Beixing, who do you think you are? To think you can stand up to me? You're courting death!"

Zhang Beixing refused to back down: "Even if it's a dead end, I will walk it. I cannot let my sister be humiliated in vain. Zhou Ran, our contest has only just begun. I will show you what justice is!"

Zhou Ran's laughter abruptly stopped, his voice turning icy: "Since you want to die, then I'll grant your wish. But you should know that there are many things in this world that are beyond your control. You think you can expose me? Shake my position? Don't be delusional!"

Zhang Beixing clenched his fists, his tone resolute: "Zhou Ran, your threats have no effect on me. I'm prepared; I won't give up, even if it means death. As long as someone dares to stand up, you will be punished by law!"

Zhou Ran was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Since you're so confident, then I'll wait and see. But I must remind you, there are many things in this world that you can't expect. You think you have everything under control? That victory is assured? You're sorely mistaken!"

Zhang Beixing sneered, "Is that so? We'll see. Zhou Ran, we'll see!" He hung up the phone, leaving Zhou Ran stunned. He hadn't expected Zhang Beixing to dare challenge his authority like this, but he also knew Zhang Beixing wasn't easy to deal with and needed to be careful. The struggle intensified, both sides waiting for their chance to strike. Zhang Beixing's eyes revealed unwavering determination; he would not back down an inch because of Zhou Ran's threat. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Zhou Ran, do you think your threat will make me back down? You're wrong! I will not leave just because of one word from you!"

Zhou Ran's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Oh? You think you can fight me? You think you can gain a foothold in this city? Let me tell you clearly, unless you get out of this city right now, I will make you wish you were dead!"

Zhang Beixing showed no fear, his gaze meeting Zhou Ran's directly: "Zhou Ran, stop wasting your energy threatening me. I'm already prepared to die, and even in death, I will not leave this city. I firmly believe that justice will prevail over evil, and you will pay a heavy price for your crimes!"

Zhou Ran's face instantly turned terrifyingly grim: "Zhang Beixing, who do you think you are? Do you think you can represent justice? Let me tell you, this world is realistic and cruel. You have no power or influence, you are nothing!"

Zhang Beixing gritted his teeth: "Zhou Ran, you're right, I have no power or influence. But I have a sincere heart that pursues justice! I believe that as long as someone bravely stands up to expose your crimes, more people will respond and support us. And you, in the end, cannot escape the punishment of the law!"

Zhang Beixing's determination and courage greatly shocked Zhou Ran. He hadn't expected this kid to be so stubborn and persistent. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Fine, since you're determined to die, then I'll grant your wish. But I must remind you, there are many things in this world that you can never change. You think you can expose my crimes? You think you can shake my position? That's just wishful thinking!"

Zhang Beixing responded with a cold laugh: "Is that so? Then I'll see who's the joke. Zhou Ran, we'll see!" He knew that this struggle had only just begun, and he was fully prepared to meet all challenges.

Looking into Zhang Beixing's unwavering gaze, Zhou Ran felt a strange sense of fear and unease rise within him. But he quickly regained his composure, knowing he couldn't afford to show any weakness now. He sneered again, "Fine, since you're so confident, I'll wait and see. But I must remind you, many things in this world far exceed your imagination. You think you have everything under control? Victory is assured? You're sorely mistaken!"

Zhang Beixing, undeterred, shouted, "Zhou Ran, stop threatening me! I'm prepared for the worst; I won't give up, even if it means death. I believe that as long as someone is willing to stand up, they can bring you to justice!" Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached. Immediately afterward, a group of people rushed over aggressively and surrounded Zhang Beixing…

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Zhang Beixing showed no panic or fear. He took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, as if quietly awaiting the will of fate…

Zhou Ran looked at Zhang Beixing, who was surrounded by his men, and smiled smugly: "Zhang Beixing, you think you can fight me? You think you can escape my grasp? Let me tell you, you're courting death!"

Zhang Beixing slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing unwavering determination and resolve: "Zhou Ran, you think your threats can make me submit? You're sorely mistaken! I will never bow down to you!"

Zhou Ran's face grew increasingly grim: "Zhang Beixing, do you think you can stand against the entire Zhou family? You think you can escape our pursuit? Don't dream!"

Zhang Beixing's teeth clenched so tightly they were grinding. He knew Zhou Ran's words were true, but he would not back down. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Zhou Ran, I admit I have no power or influence, but I have a heart that pursues justice! I believe that as long as someone stands up to expose your crimes, more people will support us. And you will surely be severely punished by law!"

Zhou Ran was once again shocked by Zhang Beixing's determination and courage; he hadn't expected this kid to be so stubborn. He took a deep breath and said coldly, "Fine, since you're determined to die, then I'll grant your wish. But I must tell you, there are many things in this world that you can never change."

Just then, a figure descended from the sky like a ghost, wielding a long sword. With a single swing, sword energy surged, instantly forcing Zhou Ran's men back. Then, in a flash, he appeared beside Zhang Beixing: "Are you alright?"

Looking at this savior who had suddenly appeared, Zhang Beixing felt a surge of warmth and trust in his heart: "I'm fine, thank you."

Looking at this uninvited guest, Zhou Ran felt a surge of fear and unease. He took a deep breath and coldly asked, "Who are you? Why are you interfering in our affairs?" (End of Chapter)