Some of the lightly injured individuals groaned and staggered to their feet from the ground.
“Brother Tao, this guy is way tougher than we imagined. He fights like a demon.”
By this point, everyone’s attitude toward Lin Yi had changed, becoming more cautious, even fearful.
“This time, we’ve definitely encountered a tough opponent,” Zhou Chengtao said.
“But we can’t let this go easily. Otherwise, I won’t be able to hold a footing in this industry anymore.”
“Should we call Young Master Qi? If he steps in, it’ll be easier to handle this.”
The man Bald referred to as Young Master Qi was named Qi Jingsi, the powerful backer behind Zhou Chengtao.
Over the years, Zhou Chengtao wouldn’t have dared to act so boldly in Yanjing without Qi Jingsi supporting him from behind the scenes.
“This small matter doesn’t warrant troubling Young Master Qi,” Zhou Chengtao said, squinting his eyes.
“But this kid is too good at fighting. Even if we call more people, we probably won’t stand a chance against him.”
“Making a move on him might not work, but his family members are still here,” Zhou Chengtao mused before saying:
“First, arrange for your sister-in-law to leave this place and not stay here for the time being. Then send some men to the parking lot and the main entrance to keep an eye on them. If you see anyone leaving, follow them immediately.”
“Got it!”
Upon receiving Zhou Chengtao’s orders, those of his subordinates who could still move sprang into action.
The more severely injured ones, their heads bloodied, were taken to the hospital.
Additionally, Zhou Chengtao made a call, summoning over twenty more people, signaling his intent to have a decisive showdown with Lin Yi.
At the same time, after dealing with the immediate situation, Lin Yi and Yan Ci left the maternity center.
“I have other things to attend to, so I won’t stay with you,” Yan Ci said.
Lin Yi reached out and gently fixed her long hair that had been disheveled by the wind. “Next time something like this happens, remember to call me.”
“You’re always busy, so I don’t want to trouble you.”
Yan Ci wrinkled her dainty nose. “But this was beyond what I could handle, so I had no choice but to call you.”
“I know how you think, and I doubt you’d listen even if I tried to convince you. Just remember, whatever happens, don’t be afraid, as long as you don’t get yourself hurt.”
“Got it, understood!”
Yan Ci smiled. “Go spend time with your family. I’ve got other things to take care of.”
“Take care on the way.”
“I will.”
Lin Yi stood still, watching Yan Ci leave, then returned upstairs.
Inside the room, the family was laughing and chatting, with the adults taking turns holding the baby, completely overjoyed.
At around nine in the evening, Lin Jingzhan and Qin Yingyue prepared to leave, and Lin Yi escorted them to the hotel.
“How’s my other daughter-in-law doing? She should be due soon, right?”
On the way to the hotel, Lin Jingzhan asked.
“She’s getting close,” Lin Yi replied. “About another week or so until the due date.”
“Once things here are more or less sorted, we should head back to Zhong Hai.”
Lin Yi nodded. “It’s been a long time; I should go back and check in.”
Lin Yi had a rough understanding of the situation in Zhong Hai.
Ji Qingyan seemed to be in good condition; nothing significant should happen within the next week.
Because of this, he planned to stay in Yanjing for a few more days, especially since Liang Ruoxu had just had her baby.
Passing by the flashing neon lights, for a brief moment, Lin Yi and Lin Jingzhan both glanced at the rearview mirror and noticed a black BMW trailing behind them.
The two exchanged a glance but made no move.
Soon after, the car arrived at the nearby Kempinski Hotel.
Before getting out, the family of three chatted for a while longer, and Lin Yi then drove off.
“What’s going on here?”
On the way back, Lin Yi muttered to himself.
He discovered that the BMW that had been following him earlier had disappeared.
Lin Yi rubbed his jaw, puzzled. He hadn’t done anything to shake them off, so why had they vanished?
After a few seconds of contemplation, Lin Yi was certain that the black BMW had indeed been tailing him.
Now that it was gone, there was only one possible explanation.
Their target had shifted.
Lin Yi seemed slightly annoyed. Could it be that they had set their sights on his family?
After glancing at the rearview mirror again to confirm no one was following, Lin Yi stopped overthinking and drove leisurely back to the maternity center.