A Name That Rang Like Thunder

"Stop hitting him! Stop! If this goes on, he'll be beaten to death!"

Lin Chen was a little stunned as well. He had been furious just now, so when he saw someone beating Xia Tiejun up on his behalf, he had not thought much of it.

Now that he had calmed down and thought back, he realized that he had not made any calls. The several calls he had made earlier had either been busy or disconnected.

So who exactly were these people? Why were they beating Xia Tiejun?

Did they not know that they could beat someone to death like this?

If someone died, it would be a serious crime. Everyone present would be implicated to some extent and taken to the police station for questioning.

By then, they would really be screwed.

Whoosh!

As Lin Chen's words fell, Zhang Bin's fist stopped as well, leaving Lin Chen somewhat bewildered.

He was that obedient?

Not only was Lin Chen confused, but everyone else was also full of doubt.

Qi Zhenxing in particular gaped when he saw this scene.

The muscular man before them was Xia Tiejun's cousin, his greatest backer.

Yet this backer was not beating Lin Chen, but Xia Tiejun.

What... what exactly was going on?!

However, what shocked Qi Zhenxing even more was that after beating Xia Tiejun, Zhang Bin actually knelt before Lin Chen in front of everyone?

That was right. He had knelt.

"Mr. Lin, Zhang Bin begs your forgiveness. Please be magnanimous and spare this little man's life."

Zhang Bin spoke sincerely, but everyone could hear the indescribable fear mixed into his earnest tone.

At first, everyone had merely guessed that this man might be one of Xia Tiejun's enemies, since none of Lin Chen's calls had gone through.

But once these words were spoken, they finally understood. This was no enemy—he was clearly Xia Tiejun's backer.

Although they had never met Zhang Bin in person, they had heard his name so often within the group that their ears had practically grown calluses.

And that was precisely why they were so shocked.

"Xia Tiejun's greatest backer actually knelt before Lin Chen—before Mr. Lin—to beg forgiveness?"

"What... what is going on?!"

"Could it be that this major shareholder Lin has some earth-shattering identity outside the group?"

At that thought, everyone looked at Lin Chen differently again, with even greater respect and reverence than before.

At the same time, the way they looked at Shang Zhiyi changed too, becoming even more envious.

Being involved in some unclear yet intimate relationship with such a mysterious and powerful figure was probably something everyone dreamed of.

Even Cinderella from a fairy tale had nothing on her.

"Ah—"

At that moment, Xia Tiejun finally woke from his unconsciousness.

He rubbed his head, and only after a long while did he regain a little clarity.

But the instant he was lucid enough to see clearly, the sight before him frightened him badly.

"Brother Bin actually knelt... before Lin Chen?!"

"How... how is that possible!!!"

Xia Tiejun's eyes were wide with disbelief.

The reason he had been able to throw his weight around in Shilin Guomao Group and even throughout Zhonghai was entirely because of his cousin Zhang Bin's influence.

Yet now, his powerful backer Zhang Bin had knelt before his enemy, Lin Chen.

What did that mean?

It meant that Lin Chen's status and background were even more astonishing.

At that thought, Xia Tiejun's face changed from its previous bluish-red hue to a deathly white without a trace of blood.

"Mr. Lin, I, Tang Guogang, am also responsible for this matter. Please be magnanimous and forgive us this once."

Seeing that Lin Chen remained silent, Tang Guogang finally could not hold himself back and stepped forward.

However, when he introduced himself and spoke those words, everyone present was stunned once again, then collectively sucked in a cold breath.

"Who did he say he was? Tang Guogang?!"

"My God, just what kind of background does our group's major shareholder have? Even Tang Guogang of Zhonghai has to watch his expression?"

The employees of the Marketing Department whispered among themselves.

Anyone who operated in Zhonghai, whether in legitimate circles or the underworld, had heard Tang Guogang's name.

After all, he was a true top-tier figure in Zhonghai, a big shot standing at the very peak of the pyramid.

Yet such a big shot was apologizing to Lin Chen and begging forgiveness.

It had to be said, this world was simply too crazy!

"Tang Guogang?! We don't seem to have met before, do we?"

Lin Chen was confused. He had not figured out the situation and did not seem to have ever met the man before him.

Yet the man knew his name, which was rather strange.

And judging from the situation, this man seemed pretty impressive.

"Haha, it is only natural that someone like Mr. Lin has never met me."

"But Mr. Lin's name has long rung in my ears like thunder."

"You were able to consolidate and acquire ninety percent of Zhonghai First Hospital's shares all by yourself."

"Based on that alone, my admiration for you, Mr. Lin, could not be filled even by all the waters of the five lakes and four seas."

Tang Guogang had naturally relied on his own abilities to reach his current position.

His skill at saying the right thing to the right people was among the best in Zhonghai.

But that also proved Lin Chen's capability.

If it had been an ordinary person, let alone getting Tang Guogang to say such words, even receiving a mouthful of his spit would have been considered an immense reward.

Yet as soon as these words were spoken, the entire Marketing Department erupted.

Sharp intakes of breath could be heard from every corner.

Owning ninety percent of Zhonghai First Hospital's shares—everyone present understood what that represented.

And because of that, they finally understood why Zhonghai's mighty Tang Guogang feared Lin Chen so much.

"Lin Chen is actually the hidden major shareholder of Zhonghai First Hospital..."

Shang Zhiyi covered her mouth with both hands, her face full of disbelief. Clearly, she too had been stunned by the astonishing news.

But while some were surprised and shocked, others were terrified.

Tang Guogang himself was the most obvious example.

He had initially planned to flatter Lin Chen first, hoping to ease some of the anger in Lin Chen's heart.

But who would have thought that his flattery would get no reaction at all? That made him realize something.

The Lin Chen before him did not seem to like that sort of thing.

Looks like I can only tell the truth. I just hope Mr. Lin will be merciful later...

Tang Guogang thought to himself, then took a deep breath before finally saying to Lin Chen:

"Mr. Lin, do you remember something that happened at Zhonghai First Hospital?"

"Oh? You're that Middle-aged Woman's husband?"

This time, Lin Chen finally understood.

There had only been one incident involving him at Zhonghai First Hospital—the Middle-aged Woman who had arrogantly tried to drive Qin Xueqing's mother out.

"Y-yes, that would be me."

"But please rest assured, Mr. Lin. I have severed all marital ties with that bitch. From now on, I will have nothing whatsoever to do with her."