In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 163 We're just getting a marriage certificate

Lu Zhao wondered if he had misheard.

Based on his understanding of Lin Zhiyan, the fact that Lin Zhiyan asked him for a favor should be within his authority.

This is also why the other party promoted him.

Transform political legacy into personal influence, and turn the relationships of one's parents into one's own.

But what's with asking me to marry myself? Have we reached that point in our relationship?

Lu Zhao recalled his time with Lin Zhiyan and there was absolutely no instance of him getting drunk and spending the night with her, ruling out the melodramatic pregnancy and marriage scenarios.

In our daily interactions, he also maintained the proper distance and respect.

Even though his master had mentioned that there was a predestined marriage between them, Lu Zhao never deliberately guided him in that direction; on the contrary, he refused to do so.

If possible, Lu Zhao felt that being single was more suitable for him.

His ambitions destined his life to be violent and uncertain, and marriage was an irresponsible act.

If you need sex, then deal with it like drinking a glass of water or smoking a cigarette.

Both of them remained silent for a long time.

Lu Zhao confirmed, "I must have heard correctly, right?"

"No."

Lin Zhiyan's voice was cold, as if he was trying his best to restrain himself.

"I'm having problems with the division of my family property, and I need you to act as my shield."

Lu Zhao asked, "Using someone as a shield is fine, but is marriage really necessary?"

Besides, Lin Zhiyan has so many connections. If he really encounters a problem he can't solve, wouldn't he go to Liu Hanwen?
He didn't say it aloud because it would have been too tactless.

It's too much to pass the buck when someone asks for your help.

"If you don't want to, forget it."

Lin Zhiyan's tone suddenly became irritable, with a hint of anger and embarrassment.

Lu Zhao reassured him, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but I can't agree to this in just a few words."

"Alright, let's talk in person."

Lin Zhiyan hung up the phone.

Lu Zhao was still a little confused; he still didn't quite understand the situation.

He cursed under his breath, "I'm bound to be indebted to those who feed me; I'll be in trouble if I take their money."

At this moment, Zhang Like walked over from a distance, patted Lu Zhao on the shoulder, and said with a big smile, "Old Lu, I have good news for you. I've found a girlfriend."

Why do you have such a long face? Can't you stand to see your brothers doing well?

Zhang Like raised his head slightly and said, "Although this society values ​​appearance, it's not all about looks. How can you win the hearts of women if you always have such a sour face? You should learn from me and be as gentle and refined as me."

Lu Zhao's lips twitched, and he said, "Has your girlfriend had a background check done? Don't let it turn out to be a honey trap to set you up."

The most common tactic used to deal with officials is the honey trap. Influenced by hormones, people become stupid once they are tempted by lust.

Recently, Ant Ridge has been attracting investment, and inevitably some people have tried to set traps for them.

Zhang Like waved his hand and explained, "Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to make such a mistake. If I really wanted to play around with pretty girls, I wouldn't need to have one as a girlfriend. She's a female comrade I met during the flood relief efforts."

"I'm thirty years old too, and I should start thinking about getting married in a couple of years. What about you? When do you plan to marry Miss Lin?"

With a hint of teasing in his tone, Zhang Like often made fun of Lu Zhao by mentioning Lin Zhiyan.

The reason is simple: she is currently the only woman who can stand up to Lu Zhao.

Over the years, there have been women who have tried to seduce Lu Zhao, but he has basically rejected them all.

Lu Zhao remained silent, not responding as he usually did.

Because he might actually be going to marry Miss Lin.
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September 9th.

When Liu Hanwen got up in the morning, he heard his secretary report that Lin Zhiyan had gone to Fangshi.

Secretary Liu said, "It seems to be working. As the saying goes, it's easy for a woman to pursue a man. Maybe this trip will lead to a successful relationship."

Liu Hanwen frowned slightly, but was not happy about it. He said, "Call the accompanying butler and tell them not to cause any trouble."

He had high hopes for Lu Zhao, but that didn't mean he completely approved of him.

Who wants to see their daughter get scammed?

Liu Hanwen was a rough man his whole life and had his share of women when he was young, but he was unusually conservative when it came to Lin Zhiyan.

Before marriage, one must never have overly intimate contact with members of the opposite sex.

It's only because universities don't care; otherwise, you wouldn't be able to send love letters.

"Uh, the young lady left in a hurry, and she wasn't on a private jet; no one was with her."

Secretary Liu comforted her, "You don't need to worry too much. Although Miss is a bit rebellious, she still loves herself very much."

Liu Hanwen frowned, a vague sense of unease still lingering within him.

On the other side, Fangshi.

Lu Zhao took a day off and drove to Fangshi city.

Since it wasn't work time, he wore a second-hand suit he had bought at a flea market.

When meeting someone, dressing appropriately is a basic courtesy.

Ring ring ring!
The phone rings.

"Are you there yet?"

"We've entered the city. Where are you now?"

"In the coffee shop of a state-run hotel."

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

Ten minutes later, Lu Zhao drove to the state-run hotel.

Although it is called a hotel, it is much larger than a hotel and is considered a rare landmark building in Fangcheng.

As soon as he got out of the car, a consul jogged over and said with a smile, "Leader Lu, a young lady has been waiting for you inside for quite some time."

"Ah."

Lu Zhao nodded, handed the key to the waiter, and then followed the consul to the coffee shop.

The rich aroma of coffee wafts through the air.

Things are valued for their scarcity; since China doesn't produce much coffee, coffee naturally becomes expensive.

Without needing a consul's guidance, Lu Zhao saw Lin Zhiyan as soon as he entered.

In a corner of the coffee shop, she quietly stirred her coffee. Her long black dress had no extra embellishments, and its cut and fabric alone outlined her slender and elegant lines.

The jewels on her earlobes shimmered subtly, making people hesitant to approach. Compared to the formal attire she usually wore within the system, this outfit accentuated her elegance and beauty even more.

Seemingly sensing Lu Zhao's gaze, Lin Zhiyan slightly raised her head, her long, narrow eyes appearing indifferent.

Lu Zhao walked over, sat down opposite her, and ordered a glass of water from the waiter, completely unaffected by Lin Zhiyan's inherent elegance.

They're all useless halos.

If it weren't for the saying "he who eats another's food is bound to him," Lu Zhao wouldn't have come today.

Lin Zhiyan frowned slightly and said with dissatisfaction, "A proper gentleman should compliment a lady's attire."

"Unfortunately, I am not a gentleman."

Lu Zhao joked, "From childhood to adulthood, I've always been praised by ladies."

In the past, Lin Zhiyan would have smiled, but today she still had a sour face.

She said, "You're just bullying young girls who haven't entered society yet. Someone like you deserves to be a bachelor forever."

"I'd rather be a bachelor for life."

Lu Zhao cut to the chase and asked, "Now can you tell me what exactly happened?"

Lin Zhiyan said, "Before that, I want an answer from you. Will you help me?"

Lu Zhao said, "It depends. If you want me to be a good husband, then I'm sorry, I refuse. If you just want me to be a shield, I'm happy to play along."

"After all, you've helped me so much, I certainly won't refuse if you ask me to do something."

The attitude is clear: business is business, but personal feelings are out of the question.

He just wanted to be a free wild horse.

Lin Zhiyan remained silent for a long time.

She knew that her relationship with Lu Zhao hadn't reached that point yet, but this jerk's ruthlessness still made her very angry.

I even dressed up a bit; I should have just worn shorts and flip-flops!
Composing himself, Lin Zhiyan calmed down, suppressing his nervousness and shyness.

Looking up, I saw Lu Zhao eating a cucumber salad that looked like it came from nowhere.

She couldn't help but complain, "Where did you get these cold dishes? We're in a coffee shop."

"Generally speaking, no, but in principle, it is possible."

Lu Zhao replied that he hadn't actually ordered it; the waiter had brought it over himself.

It must have been the last time I ate here that the consul noticed a dish he liked and made a note of it.

This is the taste of power.

You don't need to ask for anything; just express your preference, and someone will immediately take care of it for you.

As for whether or not you can eat cucumber salad at a coffee shop, that's not a problem. Lu Zhao can eat snail rice noodles if he wants.

If other guests have any objections, please leave.

State-run hotels are inherently designed to serve those in power, and Lu Zhao is now the de facto second-in-command of Fangchenggang City.

Many things are difficult for Zhao De to do without Lu Zhao's approval; conversely, Lu Zhao also needs to cooperate with Zhao De to accomplish many things.

Lu Zhao asked, "So, can you tell me what happened? I've never heard of marriage being able to resolve the division of family property."

Lin Zhiyan pondered for a moment, then asked in return, "Do you know about the Heavenly Gang Divine Power?"

Lu Zhao nodded.

The Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends are basic requirements for a Marquis of Wu. Among them, the Heavenly Gang Divine Power is particularly powerful, and those who possess it will gain a transcendent status and can permanently retain a seat in the Hall of Martial Virtue until their death.

It is said that the most powerful level of the Heavenly Divine Power sequence is equivalent to the Earthly Fiend Divine Power and can also advance one's rank to Martial Marquis.

In short, the Heavenly Divine Power is like having a nuclear core; whoever has it is the boss.

Lin Zhiyan requested, "What I'm about to tell you, don't spread it around. It will have a bad impact if it gets out."

Lu Zhao guessed, "You're not going to tell me that your family has a family-inherited Heavenly Divine Power, are you?"

Lin Zhiyan nodded slightly.

Lu Zhao's eyes widened, and he gasped.

He wasn't really attracted to family background; otherwise, he would have given in to Chen Qian back then.

But the Lin family seems to be too powerful. I can understand their connections and relationships, but how do you manage to possess nuclear weapons?
His master had calculated that there was a Heavenly Divine Power sequence that he could obtain through Lin Zhiyan.

Lu Zhao thought it was obtained through personal connections within the Federation.

The Heavenly Rank obtained through personal connections is fundamentally different from the Heavenly Rank passed down through family tradition.

Lu Zhao remembered that the law stipulated that all supernatural powers above the level of the mean were state-owned.

He said, "Isn't what you're doing illegal?"

Lin Zhiyan said irritably, "The Federation was already in my house before it was founded, so how is that illegal? If you really want to argue, my family also raised objections to the founding laws."

"Let's get down to business. The current situation is that I'm the only one left in the main branch of the Lin family. The other branches want the Heavenly Gang Divine Power, but I don't want to give it to them."

Recently, Uncle Liu has been introducing her to potential partners, but for some reason, they've all been unattractive.

Under pressure from multiple sides, Lin Zhiyan decided to ignore everyone.

Rather than finding someone you don't know, it's better to find someone you used to like. Although, in reality, Lu Zhao wasn't as perfect as she had imagined.

Lu Zhao frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

Am I really going to get married just for a Heavenly Divine Power?

Wouldn't that make him a gigolo?

Lin Zhiyan is excellent in every way, but Lu Zhao is simply not ready to be a husband.

If Lin Zhiyan had said it was an act, Lu Zhao would have agreed. But she didn't say that; it seemed like she was setting a trap.

If things turn out to be real and Lu Zhao is unwilling, Lin Zhiyan can go and complain to those uncles and elders, and he'll be doomed.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Lin Zhiyan said angrily, "I'm not really marrying you. You're just using me as a shield, and you're still hesitating."

"You don't actually want to consummate our marriage, do you?"

Lu Zhao's body language betrayed him; he glanced at Lin Zhiyan a few more times. The latter was secretly pleased, but couldn't help but put on a disgusted expression.

"We'll just get a marriage certificate, and then we'll each go our own way. We'll just be friends."

After saying that, Lin Zhiyan wanted to slap himself.

What am I saying with my foul mouth?

Lu Zhao nodded and said, "Since you've put it that way, how could I refuse?"

Can a sham marriage be considered being a kept man?
Moreover, his master said that if problems arise in the future, he can help replace the supernatural powers.

I hope the old man won't do something to me.

(End of this chapter)