Chapter 779: Chapter 778: Even Jesus Can’t Keep Her
Lin Nianhe sat upright, her expression somber, as if rembering those difficult tis.
“My father often spoke of the past, how we received help from many friends, and later, we also saw clearly who many people truly were. My grandpa sought help from many… This gentleman, I still don’t know your esteed na.”
As Lin Nianhe reached the end, the corners of her mouth lifted into a slight smile.
Her aning was clear—
Those who helped us are friends.
My grandpa asked many for help, which one are you?
Elder Shen tily said: “Ah He, he’s from the Yang Family. Back when Elder Lin t him, it was during the ti the Yang Family’s fortunes were not good, struggling to protect themselves—how could they care about others?”
Elder Yang: “…”
What a tily stab!
The Yang Family is completely collapsing today.
The young ones are no good; the old ones, too.
And there’s Lin Nianhe, still batting her large eyes, her face the picture of innocence as she says: “I see, when I heard Elder Yang’s tone just now, I thought he had donated two companies of Combat Girls.”
Elder Yang’s breathing beca three parts more rapid; he could no longer maintain his indifferent facade.
He glared at Lin Nianhe, his eyes dark and cloudy: “Youngster, you should leave yourself so way out when you act.”
The smile on Lin Nianhe’s face also faded: “A way out? That’s sothing losers consider. We always charge forward without looking back.”
Elder Yang narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Lin Nianhe, and suddenly tapped the floor with his cane.
In an instant, all the n of the Yang surna in the banquet hall stood up.
They were all n, about a dozen, with grim expressions, advancing toward the main table.
Elder Shen furrowed his brows: “Old Yang, what are you planning to do?”
“You shut up.” Elder Yang sneered, “You might be afraid, I am not. A little bastard trying to stir up trouble in Xiangjiang?”
“Today, I’m going to throw her back, what I say, not even Jesus can keep her here!”
Hearing the last part, Lin Nianhe couldn’t help it and burst out laughing.
Really, you can’t bla her!
Who knew this old man would say sothing like that!
No one can empathize with Lin Nianhe’s sense of humor, everyone thinks she is mocking the Yang Family’s misconceptions.
Undaunted in the face of imminent danger, truly a mber of the Lin Family!
The Shen Family foresaw that today’s banquet wouldn’t be peaceful, and had arranged for people well in advance. As soon as they saw the Yang Family stand up, the n who Fifth Madam had once assigned to Lin Nianhe rushed in.
However, both sides didn’t engage, maintaining a superficial peace for the ti being.
Lin Nianhe covered her mouth to laugh, but her eyes swept across each old master at the main table, morizing their reactions in her heart.
“Elder Shen, you…”
“Squeak—”
Successive sounds of brakes interrupted Elder Yang’s words.
Dozens of burly n in black suits rushed in through the banquet hall’s open door.
They ford two lines, marching in unison; if not for their thuggish faces, they would sowhat resemble soldiers.
Shen Family mbers were stunned by the abrupt intrusion.
The old butler looked at the door and finally understood why the banquet hall was so stuffy today.
The newcors surrounded the main table; the leading man ca up behind Lin Nianhe. He stood there quietly, not stating his purpose or making any moves.
Lin Nianhe thought through all the sorrows of her past and present lives, finally stopping her laughter.
She cleared her throat, looked at the slightly pale-faced Elder Yang, and said: “You see, I’m frail-bodied and faint-hearted, I can’t dine with displeasing people, it gives a stomachache.”
“Fourth Brother, please show them out.”
“Alright.”
Fourth Master Zhou gestured to the n he brought with him with a tilt of his chin, and these strong young lads imdiately grouped into pairs, quickly hauling out one by one the mbers of the Yang Family as they stood up.
Certainly, there was resistance, but how could these pampered young masters compare to the ruffians who were well-versed in all kinds of fighting techniques? Within three moves, they had all cald down obediently.
In just three short minutes, only Elder Yang from the Yang family remained in the banquet hall.
Lin Nianhe picked up a glass of red wine from the table and took a sip before saying, “Elder Yang, you are a senior, would you like to leave with dignity on your own, or shall I assist you in doing so?”
Elder Yang gasped for breath, slamd the table as he stood up, and pointed at Lin Nianhe, “Young whipper-snapper, I won’t let you off.”
Lin Nianhe: “Oh.”
Elder Yang was so infuriated by the indifferent “Oh” that he almost toppled over, his blood boiling with anger.
Holding on to the last bit of his dignity, he walked out leaning on his cane.
Lin Nianhe glanced at the others: “Gentlen, is there anyone else who would prefer not to dine?”
The venerable gentlen, upon hearing this double entendre, all fell silent.
Before arriving, none of them really took this twenty-year-old girl seriously, even though she bore the Lin surna.
But now, upon reassessnt…
A heroine born of a military family does not disgrace its threshold.
No one else caused a stir, and although the banquet atmosphere was sowhat subdued, it ca to a complete end.
Right after the banquet ended, Elder Shen called Lin Nianhe to his study and earnestly said, “Ah He, don’t go back to the hotel, stay at the Shen residence, I’ll protect you.”
Lin Nianhe smiled lightly: “It’s unnecessary, I have so preparations.”
Elder Shen did not conceal his worry and whispered to her, “The Yang Family is tied in with those people. Moving against you is a clear stance.”
Lin Nianhe nodded: “I’ve thought of that, they are too hasty. Grandpa Shen, what does the Yang Family do?”
“They have harbor business,” said Elder Shen. “At least a few thousand people rely on the Yang Family for their livelihood. Ah He, please heed my advice and don’t return to the hotel.”
“I’ve already taken action, and I don’t have a path of retreat.”
Elder Shen couldn’t make Lin Nianhe stay, but he arranged for Shen Hongzun to escort her.
Shen Hongzun: “Ah He, have I been sacrificed by my grandpa again?”
Sitting side by side with him in the back seat of the sedan, Lin Nianhe chuckled and tapped on the front seat’s headrest, “Fourth Brother, stop by the roadside. I’d like to have a bowl of wonton.”
“Alright.”
Zhou Laosi parked the car by the street, and the vehicles following them also gradually ca to a stop.
Shen Hongzun got a shiver and his tone changed, “Ah He! Shouldn’t we hurry back to the hotel? The Yang Family wouldn’t dare to barge into that foreign affairs hotel!”
Lin Nianhe, holding her skirt to step out of the car, said with a light laugh, “Simply not daring to barge into the hotel isn’t enough. I have many things to do in Xiangjiang, and I need to make them afraid to touch even at the doorstep of the Yang Family.”
Shen Hongzun, rubbing his arms, stiffened his neck and got out of the car with Lin Nianhe.
The street was narrow, with five-story residential buildings on both sides. At the street corner, the wonton stall was shrouded in steam, emitting a rich and savory aroma.
Lin Nianhe pulled Shen Hongzun to sit at an empty table and ordered two bowls of wontons.
While waiting, Lin Nianhe repeated, “If anything happens, don’t talk, and hide behind .”
Shen Hongzun put on a resigned expression and nodded at Lin Nianhe.
Just as the wontons were served, the sound of footsteps ca from the alley.
The footsteps were chaotic as if hundreds of people were running, interspersed with occasional cursing and the sound of knife blades clashing.
The crowd slowly closed in, blocking the street.
Shen Hongzun clenched his spoon and looked up at Lin Nianhe.
Lin Nianhe was nonchalant, “Eat up, there’s nothing to worry about.”
Saying so, she glanced at her watch.
Five minutes to nine.
The timing was just right.
“Bang!”
Yang Jiawen, leading the group, stared at Lin Nianhe with a sinister smile, fired a shot into the air, then roared to his subordinates, “Chop her down!”
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