Not Back After All

Forget it!

Zhang Yang sighed inwardly as he looked at the beautiful woman before him.

It'll all start over when I wake up tomorrow anyway.

After a night of passion, Zhang Yang fell asleep holding Lin Xiaofei.

Early the next morning.

Zhang Yang opened his eyes.

Confusion and disbelief crossed his face.

Something soft and smooth rested beneath his hand.

A faint fragrance drifted from beside him.

"Hm?"

Zhang Yang's eyes widened, and he sat bolt upright.

Wait, that's not right!

Wasn't time supposed to reset?

Then why today...

"Zhang Yang!"

"You bastard!"

A sharp cry rang out beside him, leaving Zhang Yang stunned.

He opened his mouth but had no idea how to explain.

"Liar! You're a complete liar! Didn't you say everything would reset?" Lin Xiaofei's pretty face flushed with embarrassment as she spoke in exasperation.

But then she remembered that, although she had been drinking last night, she had still known what she was doing.

In fact, she had been the one to take the initiative more often.

For a moment, she didn't know what to say either.

"You... You'd better leave! Lin Dongqiang will come looking for trouble!"

Lin Xiaofei frowned. She could let last night go. If not for Zhang Yang, Lin Dongqiang would certainly have taken advantage of her.

She could consider it... her way of thanking him.

He had been willing to stand up for her, after all. She couldn't bear to see anything happen to him.

"Leave?"

Zhang Yang narrowed his eyes.

A faint smile appeared in them.

If time no longer reset, all his earlier preparations would be useless.

But now!

Even if the Lin Family didn't fall on its own, he had a way to bring it down!

Zhang Yang said nothing. He quickly dressed and washed up.

"Zhang Yang, you worthless piece of trash! Weren't you full of big talk yesterday?"

"Didn't you say my family was finished?"

"Get your ass out here, or I'll kill you!"

An arrogant voice rang out from beyond the door.

Zhang Yang checked his handsome face in the mirror, then calmly walked out.

He opened the door.

Zhang Yang narrowed his eyes.

Lin Dongqiang stood outside with a group of people, his gaze icy.

It seemed...

Time had finally stopped repeating!

Zhang Yang smiled, happier than he had been in years.

"What? Do you really think your family will be fine?"

Zhang Yang started toward the door.

Lin Xiaofei was frantic. She had no idea what to do.

"Surround him."

"Don't kill him. This bastard's got a big mouth. I want him to wish he were dead!"

"And drag out the woman inside."

Lin Dongqiang frowned, his eyes cold.

He was certain the two of them were involved, and he had no intention of letting either one go.

Before their falling-out, Lin Dongqiang had still held himself back.

But now?

If he chose to make a move, what could a little bastard like Zhang Yang do about it?

"With just these guys?"

Zhang Yang frowned and clenched his fist.

Without hesitation, he punched Lin Dongqiang in the face. During all those years of repeated days, Zhang Yang had wasted most of his time.

But he had put some of it to use.

Getting stronger had been one of his pursuits.

Bang!

The seemingly effortless punch struck with tremendous force, sending Lin Dongqiang flying backward.

"What!"

"How is this kid so strong?"

Everyone around them stared in shock.

Before they could react, Zhang Yang moved again.

Though more than a dozen people surrounded him, Zhang Yang was agile and hit hard. Within moments, the floor was littered with men groaning in pain.

"Well?"

Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow and looked over them with faint mockery.

"What's one little family like yours to me? Go tell that old dog Lin Cheng and ask if he knows Qin Donghai!" Zhang Yang frowned, thinking back for a moment before he spoke.

"Qin Donghai?" The others froze. None of them had ever heard the name.

"You! Just you wait!"

Lin Dongqiang's eyes flickered. He struggled to his feet and pulled out his phone.

The men here clearly couldn't handle Zhang Yang. This was his chance to call for reinforcements!

"Hello? Uncle!"

"There's some bastard here asking if you know Qin Donghai."

Lin Dongqiang asked casually, amusement in his eyes.

His uncle was the eldest son of the Lin Family's main branch.

If all went as expected, he would take over the family business within the next few years.

He held enormous power. This kid had offended someone he couldn't afford to, yet he was still showing off.

Soon enough, he wouldn't even know what had hit him!

"Qin Donghai?"

The voice on the phone trembled slightly.

"Yes!"

"I... I don't know him!"

"No, I do. Send me the address. I'm coming right now!"

"I'm over by East Wind Alley. I'll wait for you here." Lin Dongqiang's eyes flickered with confusion.

Five minutes later.

Lin Cheng arrived in a rush with a large group of people.

His expression shifted as he walked straight up to Lin Dongqiang.

"Where is he?"

"Right here!"

Zhang Yang smiled, completely at ease.

"How do you know that man?" Lin Cheng narrowed his eyes, his gaze icy.

"Are you sure you want to discuss that here?" Zhang Yang asked with a mocking smile.

If the truth came out, it would be devastating for both Lin Cheng and the Lin Family.

After all, the old master still ruled the family.

He held immense power!

"Are you sure you want to discuss it here?"

As he spoke, Zhang Yang glanced at Lin Dongqiang.

Lin Cheng's heart lurched when he caught that look. This man knew everything!

But how was that possible?

It was a secret he had guarded for years. How could this man know?

Lin Cheng's commanding expression changed abruptly.

After a moment's thought, he glanced around, his eyes flashing.

"All of you, get out."

Lin Cheng's voice was low but carried authority.

"Uncle, this guy..."

Lin Dongqiang was dumbfounded.

Disbelief filled his face.

Wasn't Uncle here to deal with this kid?

Why was he sending us out?

"Out!"

Lin Cheng frowned and raised his voice.

Lin Dongqiang gritted his teeth, wary despite his anger.

He glared viciously at Zhang Yang, giving him a look that promised this wasn't over, then walked out.

In the spacious Living Room,

Only Zhang Yang and Lin Cheng remained.

Lin Cheng narrowed his eyes, a cold glint in them.

He walked to the Living Room sofa and sat down, facing Zhang Yang with practiced composure.

"Go on, young man. Tell me."

Lin Cheng narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to look calm.

"What do you know?"

His voice was still cold.

"Everything."

Zhang Yang smiled, amusement on his face.

"Qin Donghai is an illegitimate son. Your son."

Zhang Yang frowned, his gaze sharpening as he spoke.

"You!"

Lin Cheng shot to his feet, his earlier composure gone. His eyes widened in disbelief.

He...

He really did know everything!

"I don't need to tell you why his surname is Qin, do I?"

"If the old master of the Lin Family finds out, how will you keep your position and power?"

Zhang Yang frowned, the mockery in his eyes deepening.

"What... what do you want?"

Lin Cheng took a deep breath.

For all his power and status, he couldn't help feeling shaken by the young man before him.

The Qin Family.

They were the Lin Family's sworn enemies.

The old master's mother had died at the hands of the Qin Family.

In the Lin Family,

The Qin Family was taboo.

And yet Lin Cheng had fathered a child with a woman from that family. The consequences needed no explaining.