Chapter 100: Zhang Yuerong's Despair

In the car, on the way home.

"What should we do, what should we do, Lin Chen, you've gotten yourself into trouble with the 'Night Dynasty.' They won't let this go easily." Zhang Yuerong still looked very nervous, her voice choked with emotion. "It's all my fault. If I hadn't suggested going to the bar, this wouldn't have happened. It's all because of me that you're in this mess."

Lin Chen comforted her, "Don't worry, it's fine. Even if they do come after me, I'm not afraid."

Zhang Yuerong didn't believe him at all. How could Lin Chen, by himself, stand up to the strongest underground force in Yuehai City?

The more Lin Chen tried to comfort her, the worse she felt.

They soon arrived home and parked the car. At that moment, a beggar with tattered clothes and a foul smell approached them. Seeing the two, he hurried over.

"Good people, please have mercy on this old man. I haven't eaten all day. Please, have mercy on me." The old man held out a chipped porcelain bowl to Lin Chen, pleading.

Zhang Yuerong's face showed sympathy, her eyes welling up. Seeing this dirty old man, she couldn't help but think of her elderly parents back home. She immediately took out her wallet and pulled out a hundred-yuan note.

Lin Chen suddenly said, "Sister Rong, put the money away. There's no need to give money to someone like him."

Zhang Yuerong was taken aback and then a bit angry. "Lin Chen, what are you saying? What do you mean by 'someone like him'? Just because he's a beggar, you look down on him? Even if you don't pity him, why attack him? He's so old, begging must be out of desperation. If he didn't beg, he might not survive!"

"It would be better if he didn't survive. It would be best if he died right away, so he doesn't cause trouble for the world." Lin Chen said coldly.

"You, you... How can you say such things?"

Zhang Yuerong looked at Lin Chen in disbelief, her face filled with disappointment. "In the bar just now, when those people were bullying me, you stopped them and taught them a lesson. I was moved and thought you were a good person. I never expected you to be someone like this! You don't even have basic compassion. No matter how capable you are, you won't earn anyone's respect. You should move out tomorrow and not stay here anymore!"

After saying this, Zhang Yuerong felt a tightness in her chest, feeling very upset. Lin Chen's words had truly disappointed her.

She didn't notice that the old beggar's face had changed when he heard Lin Chen's words, not in anger, but in surprise.

Lin Chen said helplessly, "Sister Rong, you're overthinking this. How could I lack compassion? If I were a bad person, why would I have stood up for you and the two girls when I didn't even know you?"

Zhang Yuerong thought about it and didn't believe Lin Chen was someone without compassion.

"Why did you say that just now? Your words could hurt this old man. Even though he's a beggar, he still has... dignity."

Lin Chen interrupted her, "Because he doesn't need your 100 yuan. People like him are better off dead; they're just causing trouble for the world."

"What do you mean?" Zhang Yuerong frowned, still not understanding. Lin Chen's words were really too harsh.

However, before Lin Chen could answer, the old beggar's pleading expression vanished, replaced by curiosity. He asked, "Kid, you figured it out?"

Lin Chen sneered, "Of course. Which beggar has steady steps and long, steady breaths, and which beggar shows no surprise at the sight of 100 yuan? And you targeted me from the start, not Sister Rong. You were waiting for the moment I bent down to give you money, so you could use the knife under your bowl to slit my throat. Am I right?"

"Ah!"

Zhang Yuerong gasped, "Lin Chen, you mean this... this person isn't a beggar, but someone who wants to kill you?"

Lin Chen stood in front of Zhang Yuerong, looking at the old beggar and smiling. "He wants to kill me, but a killer of this level is no match for me. He can't possibly kill me."

The beggar snorted, "Kid, I didn't expect you to be so alert. No wonder you were able to spot the sniper that day and save An Xueyao. But don't be too confident. Do you think I would appear here without a backup plan? You might be able to dodge a sniper from a distance, but can you dodge a gun right in front of you?"

"You'd have to have the chance to shoot first." Lin Chen sneered.

"You're really arrogant and confident. Maybe you are strong, but there's a beautiful woman behind you. You wouldn't want to see her killed, would you?"

Lin Chen frowned, "I said you won't have the chance to shoot. You were the sniper that day, right? Who sent you? Who wants to kill An Xueyao? You have to tell me everything tonight."

"You're really confident. And I'm not the sniper from that day." The beggar's smile was somewhat eerie.

Suddenly, a red dot appeared on An Xueyao's temple, and Lin Chen's face changed instantly.

"I told you, I have a backup plan. You idiot!" The beggar laughed, looking smug. "Can you dodge a sniper from 10 meters away? I don't think you can, but I'm cautious, so I decided to start with this beauty. If you don't care about her life, then try moving!"

Lin Chen's face was so dark it could have dripped water. Honestly, if the sniper's target was him, with his current abilities, he might not be able to dodge the bullet, but he could avoid the vital areas and still have a chance to fight back.

But now that the sniper was aiming at Zhang Yuerong to threaten him, he was at a disadvantage. The time it would take him to turn and push Zhang Yuerong to the ground would be more than enough for the sniper to kill her.

Zhang Yuerong's face turned pale. This person wasn't a beggar but a killer, and now she was being targeted by a sniper!

She was so scared that her body trembled slightly, feeling as if Death had already placed its scythe at her throat.

Could Lin Chen, with his great skills, save her? Or would he save her at all?

Thinking about it, Zhang Yuerong's face showed a mocking smile.

No, he wouldn't save her. If he ignored her, he might have a chance to survive. He had no reason to risk his life to save her.

Lin Chen was a good person, but they hadn't known each other long. Men were all the same, inherently selfish, like her scumbag brother-in-law and her boyfriend who wanted to give her to his boss!

If she died, so be it. Life wasn't worth much anyway, full of unfaithful people. But what about Kek and Mengmeng, and her parents back home?

Zhang Yuerong's face showed a desolate, bitter smile. She never thought she would die so absurdly.

The beggar took out a small knife from the bottom of his bowl and threw it at Lin Chen's feet, laughing like a cat playing with a mouse. "Kid, if you don't want this woman to die, stab yourself in the leg a few times first!"