The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2916 He really dares to say anything!
Upon hearing Manager Chen's words, Zhou Daocang's smile faded slightly, and his brows furrowed.

Manager Chen is shifting the blame.

He discovered that Lin Chen was a troublemaker and probably had some background. Not wanting to confront Lin Chen head-on, he didn't hesitate to bring himself and the Zhou family into the picture, hoping to use the Zhou family's name to suppress this troublemaker.

Can't you do it?
Don't yell at me! I have no choice. Go yell at Zhou Daocang! Go yell at the Zhou family!
Lin Chen gave a cold laugh. Passing the buck?

Can you throw it away?
Fine, even if you can get rid of it, the blame is still there, and someone has to take the fall.

If you won't recite it, then Zhou Daocang will!

Lin Chen glanced at Zhou Daocang and calmly replied, "You mean that Sect Master Zhou used his status and the influence of the Zhou family to coerce you into giving him preferential treatment and helping him cut in line to receive supplies, and that although you were unwilling, you dared not refuse because of the Zhou family?"

As soon as Lin Chen spoke, Manager Chen's eyes widened, Zhou Daocang's expression changed, and everyone around fell silent instantly.

This is too brave.

There are some things that everyone understands, but there are some things that cannot be said, because saying them will offend people.

Why did those who were initially furious stop being angry after learning Zhou Daocang's identity? Didn't they understand this principle? Didn't they have mouths?
They dare not speak!
Once this matter is brought to the forefront, it's tantamount to turning against the Zhou family directly and confronting them head-on!
Who dares?

Chi Ya's face paled slightly as she whispered to Lin Chen, "Sect Master, offending the Zhou family is not a wise move. Why don't you let it go and we can wait in line again later..."

Lin Chen turned to look at Chi Ya and said directly, "I am the sect master of Haoran Sect, and I am responsible for the lives of my Haoran Sect disciples. I will not allow them to risk their lives to fight when war comes, using inferior magic weapons and taking pills with extremely poor effects."

“If we need supplies and the higher-ups refuse to give them to us, then I will ask them why. But since the higher-ups have already approved it, why shouldn’t they give them to us?”

"The Quartermaster's rules? We've been following the rules for ages, and every time someone cuts in line or something else delays us. Today is no different. We've already received the orders, but just because Sect Leader Zhou cuts in line, we're about to hand over the supplies we were about to receive!"

"What? Just because my Haoran Sect has no background, does that mean we deserve not to get anything? Does that mean we deserve to charge into battle with inferior magic weapons, even to our deaths?"

"Sect Leader Zhou, just because he's a member of the Zhou family, he can cut in line with impunity, taking supplies that rightfully belong to other sects, arming his disciples, and equipping them with the best magic weapons and elixirs to fight brilliant battles. Their disciples' lives matter, but ours don't?" Lin Chen turned his head, his gaze coldly fixed on Zhou Daocang: "Sect Leader Zhou, tell me, on what grounds?"

Zhou Daocang could no longer laugh.

He couldn't laugh at all; in fact, his face turned slightly ashen.

He hadn't even figured out how to answer Lin Chen's question when Lin Chen launched into this verbal barrage, which was like a soul-crushing attack.

This huge accusation has been pinned on my head; how am I supposed to respond?

Manager Chen's face also turned pale. This kid in front of him was no ordinary troublemaker; he was too brave!

They really dare to say anything!

Manager Chen shouted, "Sect Leader Lin, how dare you speak like that? How can you slander the Zhou family? Senior Zhou is someone who has made great contributions to our Immortal Realm and is worthy of being listed on the Immortal God Stele!"

"The law does not forget human feelings. I am grateful for Senior Zhou's great contributions, and out of love for him, I allowed Sect Master Zhou to comprehend the materials ahead of time. Even if it was not entirely right, it was out of respect. How could it be any of the nonsense you mentioned?"

Manager Chen originally wanted to throw Zhou Daocang out, thinking that with the prestige of the Zhou family, Lin Chen wouldn't dare to directly confront him. He thought that as long as Lin Chen softened his tone, he could smooth things over and the matter would be over.

But who knew that Lin Chen not only didn't show weakness, but instead launched a barrage of words that left Zhou Daocang pinned against the wall and unable to get down.

Manager Chen had no choice but to take the blame for the "queue-jumping" incident. Firstly, the act of cutting in line was already a done deal, and there was no way to refute it in front of everyone. Secondly, since the Zhou family was involved, as long as he insisted that he had given Zhou Daocang special treatment because he was grateful for the merits of the Zhou family's predecessors, even if the matter was brought to the Palace Master's attention, it would not be a serious crime.

Manager Chen's words extricated Zhou Daocang from the matter and downplayed its severity.

Lin Chen calmly stared at Steward Chen: "If you're in a position, you should fulfill your duties. You may be grateful for Senior Zhou's achievements, whether you go to pay your respects privately or give gifts, you can express your gratitude in any way you like. However, by using your position as steward to allow others to cut in line and harm their interests, you are abusing your power for personal gain. Moreover, what you're doing isn't helping the Zhou family, but rather smearing their reputation..."

(End of this chapter)