<h4>Chapter 701: Chapter 0703: Biting Back</h4>


    And that is exactly why Lin Zhang would unscrupulously follow Chu Ge.


    Lin Zhang watched Chu Ge with suspicion, not understanding what kind of deal he could possibly have to offer.


    "I know you’re in contact with Assistant Shang and that you’ve reached an alliance," Chu Ge said softly, lifting his eyes to meet Lin Zhang’s sharp gaze.


    When he saw Lin Zhang’s eyes sh visibly, he knew he had hit the mark.


    A faint smile yed on Chu Ge’s lips as he continued, "But now, you’re no longer of any use to them, are you?"


    Lin Zhang looked at Chu Ge in shock, disbelief filling his eyes, "How did you know all this?"


    Could Assistant Shang have told Chu Ge? That shouldn’t be the case. Lin Zhang knew how much Assistant Shang hated Chu Ge; after all, Chu Ge had blocked Nangong Sanli’s path and couldn’t possibly be his friend.


    Chu Ge smiled and said, "How I know is not important. What’s important is you. You are now just a useless pawn to Nangong Sanli. Do you think you can still hinder me for them? Do you think they will still help rescue your son?"


    Lin Zhang fell silent. He had called Assistant Shang before, and Assistant Shang had made it clear on the phone that Lin Zhang had not achieved their desired goal and, indeed, he was of no use to them anymore.


    "Since you know all this, what do you want with me?" Lin Zhang muttered under his breath, his head hung low, internally frustrated.


    He was annoyed at his own helplessness, annoyed that he couldn’t even save his own son, feeling utterly worthless.


    Chu Ge watched him quietly, pondering for a moment before saying, "Ultimately, your son is in prison because of me. What if I personally rescued your son from jail, how about that?"


    After Chu Ge finished speaking, Lin Zhang was stunned, seemingly not quite catching the meaning, and looked at Chu Ge with a nk face.


    Chu Ge did not intend to exin again. He just quietly watched Lin Zhang, as if waiting for his response.


    After a while, Lin Zhang finally grasped the implication, realizing Chu Ge was not joking, "What are the conditions?"


    He would never believe that Chu Ge would seek him out for no reason and promise to get Lin Zhao out of prison.


    Chu Ge narrowed his eyes, a calcting light sparking within those slender ck orbs, "You’re smart. I indeed have a condition, which for you, is no more than a word away."


    Lin Zhang sneered at himself, grunting softly, "That word may seem easy, but it’s crucial for me, isn’t it?"


    He didn’t believe Chu Ge was one to give anything away without expecting something in return, nor did he believe in pie falling from the sky. With previous lessons learned, if a single word could free his son from jail, that word must be of vital importance, perhaps even costing him his life.


    Lin Zhang watched Chu Ge warily, asking in confusion, "What do you want me to say?"


    Just one sentence, and it has toe from his own mouth—could it be that Chu Ge wanted him to confess something?


    As Lin Zhang thought this, he heard Chu Ge say, "I want you to personally admit your collusion with Nangong Sanli."


    The purpose was obvious.


    Lin Zhang was taken aback, then his expression darkened. As expected, he knew there were no free lunches in this world.


    "Do you realize that if I admit to colluding with Third Old Master Nangong, what I may face is possibly not being able to get by in Capital City, even putting my life at risk?"


    Chu Ge nodded slightly, "I am aware of this."


    "If you’re aware, then whye to me? What makes you think I would agree to this?"


    Lin Zhang looked down on Chu Ge with contempt, the young man in front of him was overly arrogant, acting as if he had everything under his control. This was what Lin Zhang found most distasteful!


    And yet, he couldn’t do anything to him!


    Chu Ge gave a light chuckle, saying to Lin Zhang, "I don’t need your decision right now. Lin Zhao is the only seedling of your family; I understand his importance to you all. Still, you now have time to think. Indeed, as you’ve realized, if you indeed do it, Nangong Sanli certainly won’t let you off."


    Chu Ge was telling the truth, but not the whole truth.


    What he wanted was to use Lin Zhang’s hand to make Old Master Nangong even more certain that the person behind this was Nangong Sanli, and at the same time, to show him how desperate Nangong Sanli was to achieve his goals, no matter what it took.


    "Since you know and give me time to consider, aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Third Old Master Nangong all about this?"


    Chu Geughed and shook his head slightly, "You won’t, because to them, you’re already a useless pawn. Whatever you do or say, they won’t bother with you anymore."


    Although Lin Zhang very much didn’t want to admit it, he had to ept the truth of Chu Ge’s words.


    He could tell from his call with Assistant Shang today that Assistant Shang indeed meant as much.


    Lin Zhang pondered for a moment; he didn’t rush to agree to Chu Ge, because he wanted to see more. Learning from the warning provided by Assistant Shang’s example, he grew wiser.


    Since Chu Ge had approached him, that meant Chu Ge believed there was something valuable to exploit in him. Knowing there was something to utilize, why shouldn’t he exploit it to the fullest potential?


    Lin Zhang’s eyes shifted sneakily, obviously plotting something underhanded.


    Chu Ge narrowed his eyes slightly, the corners of his lips curling into an indifferent smile as he said to Lin Zhang, "Indeed, there is something I want from you, but this thing is actually optional for me. I just want a word from you. If this word cannot bring me a favorable oue, then I can only say sorry to you."


    Lin Zhang was startled and then looked up at Chu Ge; the man seemed to have X-ray vision to see right through his inner thoughts.


    As Lin Zhang hesitated, Chu Ge spoke again, "You have half a day to consider. If you decide to cooperate with me, then answer my question truthfully with the word I seek. If you do not wish to cooperate, it could mean that your son will remain in prison forever."


    Lin Zhang merely nced at Chu Ge solemnly, without another word, turned and left.


    As soon as Lin Zhang left, Lin Dong approached with some confusion, "Mr. Chu, do you really intend to let Lin Zhao out of prison? That man is a disaster; if hees out and reoffends, what then?"


    Chu Ge shook his head gently, sitting leisurely, his gaze following Lin Zhang’s receding figure, "Given Lin Zhang’s suspicious nature, he might not actually agree to cooperate, or he might even tell Nangong Sanli my purpose in finding him."


    When Lin Dong heard this, he became anxious, "Then what? If he tells Nangong Sanli, then won’t Nangong Sanli be prepared? If he bites back then, wouldn’t that be a major loss?"


    Chu Ge smiled and said, sitting contentedly there, looking in the direction of the departing Lin Zhang, "I want him to tell Nangong Sanli."