Phoenix’s words left Luo Ziling a bit baffled.
"Just because I saw your body, doesn’t mean I’m responsible for you, right?" Luo Ziling hesitantly asked, "You’re much older than me, even if you forced yourself on me, I couldn’t possibly marry you!"
Phoenix got angry upon hearing that. She frowned and looked at Luo Ziling, spitting out a few cold words: "You’re overthinking it!"
Then she added something that hit Luo Ziling hard: "Only a blind woman would marry a playboy like you!"
Luo Ziling wanted to get up and fight Phoenix, but felt too weak, so he just gave up.
"I should have used some tricks during the treatment to paralyze you." Luo Ziling said angrily, "Who said I’m a playboy? Don’t talk nonsense without knowing the situation. Do you think I seduced Lin Lan? You’re wrong, she forced herself on me!"
Phoenix was taken aback by Luo Ziling’s words and stood there in shock.
Then, she gave Luo Ziling a disdainful look.
Seeing Phoenix’s expression, Luo Ziling felt the urge to get up and fight her again.
"Next time I need a man, I’ll force myself on you too!" Phoenix said, then looked at Luo Ziling contemptuously once more.
Luo Ziling was both ashamed and annoyed, once again having the urge to fight Phoenix.
"Let’s talk business!" Phoenix noticed Luo Ziling’s anger and quickly changed the subject, "There are some things I need to discuss with you alone!"
Luo Ziling snorted and went to the bathroom to wash his face.
He deliberately took his time, and only came out when Phoenix started calling impatiently.
Sparring with Phoenix, Luo Ziling found it strangely satisfying.
After leaving the bathroom, Luo Ziling sat in the chair.
Phoenix’s room was a standard room, without even a sofa.
"Do you remember the last time I came with Lin Lan to find you, and we got a room at the hotel, and then the police barged in to arrest us?" Phoenix brought up the incident.
"I remember, it was so embarrassing!" Luo Ziling nodded, "We weren’t doing anything at the hotel, just like today. If we’d been arrested as clients, that would’ve been unfair!"
Luo Ziling’s reflection made Phoenix frown again.
She looked at Luo Ziling unhappily, then continued: "We’ve found out the details. However, the person who plotted this was kicked out of Dragon Rise before we got to the bottom of it."
"You’re telling me this because you want me to pursue this person?" Luo Ziling appeared shocked.
Phoenix nodded, "If we don’t hold them accountable, they might cause more trouble in the future!"
"Where’s this person’s information?" Luo Ziling extended his hand to Phoenix.
"I’ll tell you, just remember it!"
"Alright!" Luo Ziling withdrew his hand.
"Wang Xingbing, former Chief of Staff at Dragon Rise, now Deputy Director of the Confidential Department at Headquarters, just promoted to Senior Colonel." After explaining, Phoenix continued, "You can ask Lin Lan or Wuyue for more detailed information, but it might not be very useful."
Luo Ziling nodded, "I’ll have them find the dirt on this person!"
"He intended to replace General Li Haiyang, but ultimately failed. After your dad came, he requested a transfer out of Dragon Rise."
"So he wasn’t kicked out, he asked to leave himself."
Phoenix ignored Luo Ziling’s surprise, and continued, "There are a few of his followers still in Dragon Rise, but since your dad came, they haven’t caused any more problems."
"You want me to help remove these people?" Luo Ziling was even more surprised.
"Handle it as you see fit!" Phoenix gave Luo Ziling a sidelong glance and listed a few names.
"I’ll understand their situation first!" Luo Ziling didn’t immediately give Phoenix a definite answer.
Phoenix looked at Luo Ziling hesitantly and changed her tone of voice: "Can you recommend me to some of the key leaders in the military?"
Luo Ziling found it very strange: "I’ve said, many people hope that after my dad leaves Dragon Rise, you will take over."
"I heard you." Phoenix nodded, "But I hope more people know my name, at least now I’m still unknown."
Luo Ziling looked at Phoenix in surprise, realizing he might have underestimated this short-tempered woman.
Phoenix had big ambitions and many ideas.
However, he acknowledged Phoenix’s abilities and hoped she’d join their team, so he didn’t refuse.
But he reminded her: "Not everyone will help you!"
"I understand!" Phoenix nodded.
Luo Ziling didn’t know which aspect she understood, but he didn’t ask.
Phoenix mentioned another topic: "Dragon Rise soldiers retire every year, you could offer them jobs around you."
"That could work!" Luo Ziling laughed, "If all the retired Dragon Rise soldiers come to us, our team will grow bigger and stronger!"
"Aren’t you afraid of attracting attention? Many people won’t tolerate raising a private army!" Phoenix reminded.
Luo Ziling was stunned, then nodded, "I know, I’ll find a way. I’m not raising a private army, just hiring some bodyguards."
"You can put a trusted person in charge of this, and keep it private. They can have a public identity as a cover."
"Understood, thank you for the reminder." Luo Ziling grasped Phoenix’s meaning.
"Honestly, I envy you. Although you lived modestly for the past twenty years, after coming to Yanjing, everything changed dramatically." Phoenix looked at Luo Ziling with a complicated expression, "Your arrival changed the dynamics of Yanjing."
"Just a butterfly effect!" Luo Ziling didn’t feel proud, instead feeling depressed, "I’ve almost died several times!"
"But you didn’t die." Phoenix said as she stood up, "I’m leaving, the room hasn’t been paid, you’ll need to settle the bill."
"..."
As she reached the door, Phoenix added to Luo Ziling: "Stay alive, many women are pinning their hopes on you!"
"..."
Watching the door close, and pondering Phoenix’s last words, Luo Ziling had a bittersweet feeling.
He didn’t stay long at the hotel, checked the room, found nothing unusual, and then left.
Phoenix indeed hadn’t paid a deposit, and he wondered how she even booked the room.
After paying two hundred for the hourly room, Luo Ziling left the hotel lobby.
Once he got into the car outside, he instructed the driver, Zhu Yijun, to take him back to the villa.
But unexpected events arose again.
As Zhu Yijun just drove away from the hotel, he immediately noticed something unusual.
"Young Master, we’re being followed!"