It wasn't just these few people heading to the fourth-floor guest lounge; some other guests who had heard the news also followed them up.
Chu Yanzhang placed his hand behind Xie Zhuzhou's waist to shield him from all unfamiliar touches.
A group of people headed towards the fourth floor. Fortunately, the stairs were wide, otherwise it would have been very crowded.
Just as An Xinian was about to approach, he was blocked by Chu Yanzhang's hand, Xie Zhuzhou was completely protected in Chu Yanzhang's arms at this moment.
Ling Zhenyang: "..." He wanted to threaten Chu Yanzhang to stay away from Zhuzhou, but he didn't know where this guy lived!
Zhang Yin had been somewhat absent-minded, but when he turned to look behind him, his eye twitched. What was going on? Was everyone so idle?
That's what he thought, but he couldn't stop. He had just received news that his stepmother was having an affair with Jin Renwei, who was almost 18 years his senior.
His father was cuckolded.
The saying goes that family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, but his stepmother really went too far, which he couldn't comment on.
In short, the Zhang Family hadn't had such a grand spectacle in a long time, and everything today was in his favor, so Zhang Yin didn't stop those people from following suit.
Jin Renwei is a wonderful wife; it's been a rumor for a long time, and today everyone is watching with bated breath, afraid of missing out.
Zhang Yin's father was taken to the fourth floor and stood at the door. He knocked for a long time but received no response, so he asked someone to use a spare card to unlock the door.
After a "beep," the door slowly opened, revealing a messy lounge with clothes scattered everywhere.
Father Zhang, who had initially refused to believe it, finally gave up, because he saw his wife lying disheveled beneath that man.
He hadn't expected that a large crowd would gather to watch the spectacle as soon as he opened the door.
Including his son, Zhang Yin.
Upon meeting the angry gaze, Zhang Yin felt utterly wronged; it wasn't him who did it!
Father Zhang's face instantly turned ashen, his lips trembling slightly as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he only let out an angry growl. He turned around abruptly and glared fiercely at Zhang Yin standing in the crowd, as if he had orchestrated the whole thing.
Zhang Yin shrugged helplessly and spread his hands to indicate his innocence. He knew in his heart that this matter had nothing to do with him, but now was obviously not a good time to explain. He just didn't expect his stepmother to be so bold as to cause such a commotion in the midst of a public uproar.
Despite being furious inside, Jin Renwei, now surrounded by onlookers, remained calm on the surface. He slowly straightened his clothes, stood up, and gave a playful smile. He even nodded to Father Zhang, as if in greeting.
" Mr. Zhang, I'm really sorry, but as you can see, this really isn't my fault." Jin Renwei's tone was slightly mocking, as if he was deliberately trying to provoke the other party.
Father Zhang trembled with rage, pointing his finger at Jin Renwei's nose and cursing, "You beast! How dare you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jin Renwei interrupted him, " Mr. Zhang, swearing won't solve anything. If you have time, you should think about how to clean up the mess."
A group of people behind her stood on tiptoe to see, while others had their tall fiancés lift them up to get a better look, creating a lively scene.
Xie Zhuzhou was wrapped around from behind by Chu Yanzhang, whose long, fair, and well-defined hands covered his eyes. He protested by prying Chu Yanzhang's fingers apart, revealing his eyes.
Coming to her senses, Zhang Yin's stepmother frantically straightened her clothes, her heart pounding like a drum, as if she could already hear mocking voices in her ears.
She clearly has her eye on Ji Wangyan! Why is Jin Renwei in her bed?!
She looked up and saw that the doorway was packed with people!
Although she's promiscuous, she's never done anything like this before!
Oh no... what should she do?
It must be Zhang Yin's doing! She knew that kid was restless and wouldn't be content with the status quo, letting the company's shares be taken away!
So that's where they were waiting!
Zhang Yin's stepmother frantically straightened her clothes, her eyes filled with anger and resentment. She stared intently at Zhang Yin, as if she wanted to tear him to pieces with her gaze. She knew in her heart that it was all too coincidental, a coincidence that seemed like a carefully planned trap. She tried to explain, but faced with so many eyes, any explanation seemed pale and powerless.
"You bitch!" Father Zhang finally erupted, his voice hoarse with rage, "How dare you..."
The stepmother opened her mouth, but found herself speechless. She knew that anything she said at this moment would only make things worse. She could only lower her head, feigning remorse, while secretly plotting her revenge.
Jin Renwei stood to the side, his whole body burning with anger. He clenched his fists and saw Ji Wangyan in the crowd smile slightly at him.
It was as if they were mocking him for falling into the same trap twice.
Last time it was just a rumor, but this time it's solid evidence that Jin Renwei is a good wife.
" Mr. Zhang, please don't get angry yet," Jin Renwei finally spoke, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery. "Now that it's happened, let's think about how to resolve it."
Father Zhang glared at Jin Renwei: "Solve it? How do you intend to solve it?"
Jin Renwei shrugged, giving an innocent look. "That depends on what you think. If you're willing, I can give you an explanation."
Father Zhang was trembling with anger, but he knew this was not the time to act impulsively. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
"Go back and have your father come and apologize to me, and the rest of your Jin Family... never set foot in City A again!"
The effects of the drug on Jin Renwei gradually intensified, and his somewhat cleared mind became blurred again. His tone uncontrollably revealed mockery and disdain for the Zhang Family: "Impossible."
Father Zhang's face grew increasingly grim. He hadn't expected Jin Renwei to dare refuse him in public. Suppressing his anger, he coldly said, " Jin Renwei, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have the Jin Family backing you. You must give me an explanation for what happened today, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Jin Renwei could no longer contain his instinctive reaction. He scoffed and met Father Zhang's gaze. "An explanation? Mr. Zhang, you seem to have misunderstood the situation. In this predicament, who do you think is more shameful? Me, or you?"
Father Zhang was speechless, veins bulging on his forehead. He looked around and saw the guests whispering amongst themselves, their faces full of schadenfreude. He knew that if word got out, the Zhang Family would be utterly disgraced.
Zhang Yin stood aside, silently observing the situation. He knew that his stepmother and Jin Renwei's scandal was merely the fuse; what truly angered Father Zhang was Jin Renwei's attitude and the Jin Family's disdain for the Zhang Family. He calmly walked to his Father Zhang's side and whispered, "Father, now is not the time to act rashly. Let's deal with the immediate matter first. As for the Jin Family, there will be plenty of opportunities later."
Father Zhang took a deep breath, barely suppressing his anger. He nodded and said to Jin Renwei, "Alright, I can let today's matter slide for now. But you must give me a satisfactory answer, or the Jin Family will regret it."
Jin Renwei seemed to have heard a joke, " Mr. Zhang, you should mind your own family affairs first. As for the Jin Family, you're probably not in a position to say such things."
Father Zhang laughed angrily, "Seeing how clear-headed you are, it doesn't seem like I've misunderstood you. It seems your Jin Family truly looks down on our Zhang Family."
He turned to look at Old Master Zhang and Old Master Jin, who had appeared behind him without him noticing.
"Elders, you heard that too, didn't you? So the Jin Family has never taken us seriously. In that case, let's not cooperate anymore. Our Zhang Family can't afford to offend someone as powerful as you."
Old Master Zhang's face was ashen, and the guests wisely made way for him. He slowly walked out of the crowd, his eyes fixed on Jin Renwei with piercing gaze. "Young Jin Family, do you really think our Zhang Family is easy to bully?" His voice was deep, yet carried an undeniable authority.