After Luo Ziling left, Chen Yining slumped back into his chair.
Sitting back down, he frowned and contemplated the events that just transpired.
After several minutes of deep thought, he suddenly stood up and, gritting his teeth, said, "Chen Yijing, you’re too ruthless. Treating your own brother in such a way, don’t blame me for following your lead. Only I can save the Chen Family now, and you’ll be the scapegoat for everything! Haha, do you think buying off people around me solves everything? Among those around you, how many truly and loyally support you? Smart people can outsmart themselves, you’ve made too many mistakes, time for you to take responsibility."
After making up his mind, Chen Yining felt much better.
He walked over to the window and gazed blankly at the sky outside.
The room he was in not only lacked surveillance facilities but also had a window. Standing by the window, one could see tree branches and the blue sky. Looking at the view outside, his restless mood improved, and his thoughts became less chaotic.
He carefully recalled the things Luo Ziling suggested and considered countermeasures based on the information Luo Ziling provided.
"Damn it, when did this bastard get together with Xiaoyi? Xiaoyi, my unfilial daughter, knowing full well that we’re in a life-and-death struggle with this bastard, yet still got pregnant with his child? Truly bringing shame to the Chen Family." Chen Yining, somewhat angry and embarrassed, reproached his daughter, "You gave him a child, can you even marry him? If you marry because of the child, where would generations of the Chen Family’s dignity go? You’re such a jerk, nobody screws over their parents like you do."
"But this isn’t entirely a bad thing. Without such a play, this bastard wouldn’t have let us go, never mind coming to us for cooperation! I know Luo Ziling wants to use my daughter and me to gain control of the Chen Family. But does he have the ability to control us?"
Thinking about this, a sinister smile reappeared on Chen Yining’s face, "A snotty kid, thinking he has the world in his hands after pulling off a few things? Don’t you realize you’re only thriving by borrowing the power of a few old men? They want you to treat their illnesses, and they have to give you face. Should they decide to wipe you out, it wouldn’t take more than a moment. Unless you can consolidate your power while borrowing theirs and hold their weaknesses, you won’t end well."
Despite losing to Luo Ziling several times, Chen Yining still believed that Luo Ziling was merely lucky, with Ling Ruonan’s help behind the scenes. Luo Ziling’s arrogance and the increasing number of people he offends would ultimately lead to his downfall; there would be no need to fear him.
Understanding all this renewed Chen Yining’s confidence in his future.
His only worry now was that he might not completely absolve himself of criminal responsibility.
After all, the incident in the Northwest last time was his responsibility, and he admitted to planning it.
Recanting is necessary, and the process of Luo Ziling not filing a lawsuit must be followed.
In fact, over the past few months, the prosecution and Luo Ziling, acting as plaintiffs, did not file a lawsuit, leading Chen Yining to suspect an unexpected turn of events might have occurred. Therefore, he believed that Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan were taking measures for their future plans, making it entirely possible for him to leave the detention center acquitted.
Chen Yining thought about many things and gradually cleared his thoughts.
After leaving Chen Yining’s room, Luo Ziling was immediately approached by someone.
Luo Ziling didn’t come alone today; he was accompanied by members of the intelligence agency and the Supreme Police Department.
They were members of a joint investigation team and had very close vested interests with Luo Ziling.
It was thanks to their company that Luo Ziling could meet with Chen Yining for such a long time without anyone monitoring them, enjoying special treatment without any surveillance facilities aimed at them.
After Luo Ziling walked out, two people approached, accompanying him as they walked out.
The two middle-aged men, around forty, did not ask Luo Ziling about the meeting.
They neither inquired about what Luo Ziling talked about with Chen Yining nor what happened in between.
Without uttering a single word, they silently accompanied him out of the detention center.
Upon exiting the detention center, Luo Ziling looked back at the high wall behind him, then extended his hand to the two middle-aged men beside him: "Thank you both for your company today."
"You’re too kind!" The person from the intelligence agency shook hands with Luo Ziling and replied expressionlessly.
The person from the police department shook hands with Luo Ziling, then smiled and said, "Hopefully, this case will be concluded soon, so we can have a little more ease."
"By the end of this month, strive to achieve decisive progress in the case!" Luo Ziling replied with a smile, "We also hope all troublesome matters can be resolved quickly, but as you know, many times, everyone is not entirely free to act as they wish."
"We understand!" The person nodded and said no more.
After nodding to each other in acknowledgment, they each got into their own cars and left the place.
Wuyue drove Luo Ziling back.
On the way, she couldn’t help but ask Luo Ziling curiously, "Young Master, how did the conversation go?"
"Chen Yining seems to be interested. I’ll come back to talk to him in a couple of days, or let my mom come to talk to him. I believe then he’ll tell us his decision." Luo Ziling didn’t hide from Wuyue and said truthfully, "But even if Chen Yining agrees to cooperate with us, he won’t be fully honest in doing so. Continuing to apply pressure, making him face setbacks, so that he has no choice but to comply with us, is something that must be done."
Wuyue nodded solemnly.
Luo Ziling went to discuss matters with Chen Yining early in the morning, and it was nearly lunchtime by the time he left the place where Chen Yining was temporarily held.
Halfway through the journey, Luo Ziling received a call from Yang Qingyin, asking when he would go to help Yang Qingye with her treatment today.
"My grandfather is here, and he might want to talk to you about some things. If you have time, could you come over now?" Yang Qingyin’s voice had a hint of pleading.
"No problem!" Luo Ziling naturally agreed, "I’m on my way right now, just had something to attend to."
Yang Qingye has been transferred to the famous 401 Hospital.
This was arranged by Yang Yuanshan.
Yesterday, Luo Ziling went to treat Yang Qingye, but Yang Qingye seemed unappreciative, and her gaze towards him was somewhat unfriendly.
Luo Ziling didn’t argue with Yang Qingye but complained a bit to Chen Qiaoyu, who stayed by his side.
Luo Ziling told Chen Qiaoyu that if Yang Qingye maintained this attitude during the next treatment, he would be unwilling to come again.
Luo Ziling also made a request to meet Yang Yunlin; he wanted to talk to Yang Yunlin face-to-face.
He is currently helping with Yang Qingye’s treatment, and he hoped Yang Yunlin, as a father, could show some gesture.
Unexpectedly, Yang Yuanshan showed up in person today.
This is a good thing; it allows some matters to be more clearly addressed.