"A healer’s compassion is like that of parents, when treating others, many things aren’t considered." Luo Ziling, somewhat understanding Wang Zhengqiang’s implication, still feigned ignorance. He gently shook his head and said, "He sought me out for treatment, so I must do my utmost to honor that trust."
"Zhao Guosheng was once a subordinate of your Great Grandfather. It was your Great Grandfather who repeatedly promoted him." Upon saying this, Wang Zhengqiang squinted his eyes, "However, later Zhao Guosheng seemed to have become a bit inflated."
"These things, I really don’t know about." Luo Ziling smiled and shook his head, "I truly haven’t looked into these matters."
Wang Zhengqiang was not surprised by Luo Ziling’s response, maintaining a smiling demeanor.
He then shifted the topic to Luo Ziling’s father, Luo Xusheng, saying that Luo Xusheng would soon work at the headquarters and that his future prospects were undoubtedly boundless.
Luo Ziling only responded casually, not wanting to offer any opinions on such matters.
Subsequently, Wang Zhengqiang brought up the previous conflict between Luo Ziling and Lin Zhengdong, asking if Lin Zhengdong had been up to any tricks recently.
Luo Ziling knew that Wang Zhengqiang was preparing to discuss the most crucial matters.
He also informed Wang Zhengqiang that Lin Zeping had personally called him to arrange a meeting, but they hadn’t managed to find the time yet.
Luo Ziling’s words caused Wang Zhengqiang to be momentarily startled, but he quickly regained his composure.
He directly told Luo Ziling that Lin Zeping had always had close ties with the Chen Family, and the conflicts between Luo Ziling and the Chen Family might involve Lin Zeping’s participation; otherwise, Lin Zhengdong wouldn’t be directly involved in these matters.
He went on to bluntly tell Luo Ziling that the conflicts between him and Lin Zeping had been ongoing, and he felt Lin Zeping was overstepping in many matters, meddling in affairs he shouldn’t.
Things that were originally his responsibility, Lin Zeping also interfered with, completely disregarding the division of labor and the principle of centralized democracy.
Over the past few years, frequent issues arising were related to Lin Zeping’s meddling, which made him very angry, though sometimes he felt helpless.
Luo Ziling was greatly surprised by Wang Zhengqiang’s forthrightness.
From Wang Zhengqiang’s words, Luo Ziling roughly understood that the struggle between Wang Zhengqiang and Lin Zeping might be heating up. Or perhaps, Wang Zhengqiang wanted to seize the opportunity while Lin Zeping was being affected by the Chen Family issues and replace him.
Otherwise, someone in Wang Zhengqiang’s position wouldn’t need to speak so candidly to a junior like him.
But what surprised Luo Ziling even more was that Wang Zhengqiang spoke even more straightforwardly afterward.
He told Luo Ziling that if Lin Zeping and the Chen Family continued to enjoy their current status and influence, there would be setbacks in all the developments, and many people would face difficulties.
Wang Zhengqiang said he hoped to change the current abnormal situation, making the division of labor among everyone clearer and more scientific, so he hoped Luo Ziling could help him, help him communicate to some people, and assist in networking relationships.
Especially with someone like Zhao Guosheng.
There would certainly be a reward.
Luo Ziling thought for a moment, did not refuse Wang Zhengqiang’s request, but mentioned that his position was low and his words carried little weight, so they wouldn’t have a big impact.
Wang Zhengqiang said he hoped Luo Ziling could convey the message to those big shots and then relay their attitude, and that would be enough.
Wang Zhengqiang also directly told Luo Ziling that if there were any recognized candidates, he could tell him, and he would be willing to recommend them on his behalf.
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziling didn’t stand on ceremony and directly mentioned his father and Wang Rongjun’s situations.
Wang Zhengqiang noted it down, saying he would definitely do his best to help.
After discussing these matters, Luo Ziling got up to take his leave.
Wang Feiyang did not leave with him.
Because Luo Ziling still needed to go to the military compound to treat Zhao Guosheng.
After chatting with Wang Zhengqiang for so long, Wang Feiyang was sure to discuss it with Wang Zhengqiang. Given her nature, unless these issues were clear, she probably wouldn’t sleep well at night.
After getting into Wuyue’s car, Luo Ziling called Ling Ruonan and directly recounted his conversation with Wang Zhengqiang.
Wang Zhengqiang’s straightforwardness took Ling Ruonan by surprise as well.
"It seems that he might be feeling tremendous pressure, or perhaps he wants to settle things with Lin Zeping. If it’s the latter, he might have a good chance, and he’s just trying to rally more support by being upfront," Ling Ruonan analyzed after listening, "But it’s nothing strange; he’s talked to us so many times about these matters, so it makes sense to clarify them today. Being clear makes it easier to talk in the future."
"Mom, when you meet him later, you’ll probably discuss these same topics, and they might be even more direct than when he spoke to me." Luo Ziling laughed, "He might even ask you to persuade Grandpa to support him directly. He just asked me to speak to Yang Yuanshan to get his support, with promises of a reward."
"That’s likely the case!" Ling Ruonan sighed, "It seems the next few months won’t be peaceful. You may not know, but both Lin Zeping’s and Wang Zhengqiang’s terms are up in early spring the year after next. There will be another major personnel change in early spring next year, and next year’s personnel change could directly determine the reshuffle the year after. So, no one will be idle."
Luo Ziling laughed, "We’re not in that tier, so no matter how their battle plays out, we’ll benefit, right?"
"If you approach it with that intention, it might be like pulling chestnuts out of the fire."
"As long as we, mother and son, work hard, it should be a matter of picking fruit easily, not pulling chestnuts out of the fire." Luo Ziling laughed happily.
"Still, be careful."
The mother and son didn’t exchange much more, simply saying they’d discuss more that evening at home.
As the car drove away from Wang Zhengqiang’s office, Wuyue, who was driving, couldn’t help but ask, "Young Master, is everything becoming more complicated?"
With so many things happening recently, Wuyue’s concern was growing, and after hearing Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan’s phone conversation, her worry was even heavier.
She feared a storm was brewing and by next year could escalate into a raging tempest.
After all, Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling were still susceptible to setbacks from others because they survived by riding on others’ coattails.
Wuyue always believed that the fewer incidents involving Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling, the better. That way, they could gradually accumulate power, and when the actual storm hit, they would have the resources to withstand it and avoid being broken by the storm.
But this idea seemed overly optimistic.
"Things getting more complicated isn’t necessarily a bad thing; in troubled waters, one might catch big fish!" Luo Ziling remained optimistic.
Wuyue glanced at Luo Ziling through the rearview mirror but ultimately said nothing.